02-06-2020, 12:27 PM
EKU signed 17 players on national signing day. They include:
The following are individual profiles of the signees.
Reece Adkins â TE, 6-4, 230, Fr., Lake Mary, Fla. (Lake Mary HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Lake Mary High School ⦠member of the National Honor Society ⦠chose EKU because of the "amazing coaches and loved everything about EKU ⦠felt like home".
"Reece is a long, versatile tight end who can serve both as an in-line and h-back type tight end," said Wells. "He provides good length, route running ability and he is physical at the point of attack."
Abe Alabi â DT, 6-4, 350, Fr., Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Pickerington Central HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit ⦠helped Pickerington Central High School to a 14-1 record as a senior in 2019 ⦠led his team to a state championship in the highest division in Ohio ⦠led the Tigers to an 11-3 mark and spot in the state final four as a junior ⦠was team MVP as a freshman in 2016 ⦠also had offers from Kentucky, Rutgers, Kent State, Toledo, Youngstown State and Tennessee State ⦠chose EKU because "it was the best fit for me".
"Abe, as you can tell is a large human being," Wells said. "He is very agile for his size. I'm looking forward to seeing him line up and do great things on the defensive line."
Darrian Baker â DL, 6-3, 280, Fr., Harrodsburg, Ky. (Mercer County HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Chosen first team all-district as a senior at Mercer County High School in 2019 ⦠totaled 86 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019 ⦠also chosen all-area ⦠had offers from Navy and Southeast Missouri.
"Darrian was someone who was in our camps," said Wells. "Our coaches got a chance to look at and work with him. He has a lot of upside, is very long, and has a lot of potential on the defensive line."
Jairus Brents â CB, 5-9, 185, R-So., Louisville, Ky. (University of Louisville)
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018 AT LOUISVILLE
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Waggener High School ⦠four-star prospect in the class of 2018, the second-highest ranked high school player in the state ⦠during his senior season, he allowed just one catch for -1 yard ⦠had offers from Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan State, Oregon, Tennessee, Southern California and others.
"Jarius is someone we have known about for some time," Wells said. "He is an extremely athletic and physical player. He'll bring additional man coverage skills to our defensive backs room."
Jadyn Bost â DE, 6-2, 230, Fr., Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit ⦠played at Grayson High School ⦠had 42 tackles, 24 solo tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles his senior season ⦠also had offers from LSU, Minnesota, Louisville, Temple, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern California, and others ⦠chose EKU because "the minute I met the coaches and toured the campus I could see myself going there ⦠the people were nice and the class sizes weren't too large ⦠the coaches also made me feel like I was coming to be with family".
"Jadyn comes from a tremendous high school in the Atlanta area," said Wells. "He played with and against a lot of really good football players, and had a great deal of success. He is an explosive and powerful defensive end."
Cheikh Fall â LB, 6-4, 200, Fr., Middletown, Ohio (Middletown HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Selected first team all-conference his senior season after recording 61 tackles and 4.5 sacks ⦠second team all-conference pick as a junior in 2018, finishing with 58 tackles and 3.5 sacks ⦠had 40 tackles and one sack his sophomore season ⦠also had offers from Youngstown State and Gardner-Webb ⦠chose EKU because he "enjoyed the environment and the coaching staff ⦠felt like the best pick for me".
"Cheikh is a very long outside linebacker who will play the 'jack' position," Wells said. "He had a great career as a defensive end at Middletown. He has the ability and length to get to the quarterback, and can also drop back into coverage."
Gabe Fletcher â DL, 6-3, 260, Fr., Memphis, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Chosen first team all-region and first team all-district as a senior at Maplewood High School in 2019 ⦠had 100 tackles, 18 sacks, three fumble recoveries, one interception, one forced fumble, one touchdown and 38 pancakes his senior season ⦠had 36 pancakes as a junior in 2018 at Germantown High School ⦠also wrestles for Maplewood, winning a region and district championship, and qualifying for the state tournament twice ⦠also had offers from Austin Peay, Tennessee-Martin, East Tennessee, Southeast Missouri and Chattanooga ⦠chose EKU because "the school is so beautiful and advanced, which makes other schools look old and worn out ⦠the agriculture program is one of the most advanced programs I have seen ⦠the coaching staff and players have a bond like they're family".
"Gabe is a very versatile defensive lineman," said Wells. "He is a multi-sport athlete who is competing for a state wrestling championship. He is a quality person and a big addition."
The following are individual profiles of the signees.
Reece Adkins â TE, 6-4, 230, Fr., Lake Mary, Fla. (Lake Mary HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Lake Mary High School ⦠member of the National Honor Society ⦠chose EKU because of the "amazing coaches and loved everything about EKU ⦠felt like home".
"Reece is a long, versatile tight end who can serve both as an in-line and h-back type tight end," said Wells. "He provides good length, route running ability and he is physical at the point of attack."
Abe Alabi â DT, 6-4, 350, Fr., Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Pickerington Central HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit ⦠helped Pickerington Central High School to a 14-1 record as a senior in 2019 ⦠led his team to a state championship in the highest division in Ohio ⦠led the Tigers to an 11-3 mark and spot in the state final four as a junior ⦠was team MVP as a freshman in 2016 ⦠also had offers from Kentucky, Rutgers, Kent State, Toledo, Youngstown State and Tennessee State ⦠chose EKU because "it was the best fit for me".
"Abe, as you can tell is a large human being," Wells said. "He is very agile for his size. I'm looking forward to seeing him line up and do great things on the defensive line."
Darrian Baker â DL, 6-3, 280, Fr., Harrodsburg, Ky. (Mercer County HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Chosen first team all-district as a senior at Mercer County High School in 2019 ⦠totaled 86 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019 ⦠also chosen all-area ⦠had offers from Navy and Southeast Missouri.
"Darrian was someone who was in our camps," said Wells. "Our coaches got a chance to look at and work with him. He has a lot of upside, is very long, and has a lot of potential on the defensive line."
Jairus Brents â CB, 5-9, 185, R-So., Louisville, Ky. (University of Louisville)
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018 AT LOUISVILLE
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Waggener High School ⦠four-star prospect in the class of 2018, the second-highest ranked high school player in the state ⦠during his senior season, he allowed just one catch for -1 yard ⦠had offers from Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan State, Oregon, Tennessee, Southern California and others.
"Jarius is someone we have known about for some time," Wells said. "He is an extremely athletic and physical player. He'll bring additional man coverage skills to our defensive backs room."
Jadyn Bost â DE, 6-2, 230, Fr., Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit ⦠played at Grayson High School ⦠had 42 tackles, 24 solo tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles his senior season ⦠also had offers from LSU, Minnesota, Louisville, Temple, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern California, and others ⦠chose EKU because "the minute I met the coaches and toured the campus I could see myself going there ⦠the people were nice and the class sizes weren't too large ⦠the coaches also made me feel like I was coming to be with family".
"Jadyn comes from a tremendous high school in the Atlanta area," said Wells. "He played with and against a lot of really good football players, and had a great deal of success. He is an explosive and powerful defensive end."
Cheikh Fall â LB, 6-4, 200, Fr., Middletown, Ohio (Middletown HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Selected first team all-conference his senior season after recording 61 tackles and 4.5 sacks ⦠second team all-conference pick as a junior in 2018, finishing with 58 tackles and 3.5 sacks ⦠had 40 tackles and one sack his sophomore season ⦠also had offers from Youngstown State and Gardner-Webb ⦠chose EKU because he "enjoyed the environment and the coaching staff ⦠felt like the best pick for me".
"Cheikh is a very long outside linebacker who will play the 'jack' position," Wells said. "He had a great career as a defensive end at Middletown. He has the ability and length to get to the quarterback, and can also drop back into coverage."
Gabe Fletcher â DL, 6-3, 260, Fr., Memphis, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)
HIGH SCHOOL
Chosen first team all-region and first team all-district as a senior at Maplewood High School in 2019 ⦠had 100 tackles, 18 sacks, three fumble recoveries, one interception, one forced fumble, one touchdown and 38 pancakes his senior season ⦠had 36 pancakes as a junior in 2018 at Germantown High School ⦠also wrestles for Maplewood, winning a region and district championship, and qualifying for the state tournament twice ⦠also had offers from Austin Peay, Tennessee-Martin, East Tennessee, Southeast Missouri and Chattanooga ⦠chose EKU because "the school is so beautiful and advanced, which makes other schools look old and worn out ⦠the agriculture program is one of the most advanced programs I have seen ⦠the coaching staff and players have a bond like they're family".
"Gabe is a very versatile defensive lineman," said Wells. "He is a multi-sport athlete who is competing for a state wrestling championship. He is a quality person and a big addition."