HICKORY, N.C. - On National Signing Day 2023, 38 young men have a new home with the Lenoir-Rhyne football program.
"I am excited about the quality of depth of the players we signed," said Head Coach
Mike Jacobs. "Bears Nation should be excited about the depth these young men will provide our program."
The defensive side of the ball allured the most number of talent with 18 players joining the Bears, with the linebackers being the lead position group this year with six signees. The offense accumulated 16 new athletes, with the wide receivers loading up with five new players this year. Lastly, special teams added four new members to the roster with all being listed as possible kickers.
For more information on National Signing Day 2023, make sure to check out lrbears.com and @LRBears on Twitter for more updates.
2023 National Signing Day Signees with Lenoir-Rhyne
| Name |
Position |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown/High School |
HUDL Link |
| Amari McArthur |
WR |
6'2" |
190 |
Spencer, N.C./North Rowan HS |
HUDL |
| Adonis McDaniel |
WR |
5'10" |
160 |
Columbia, S.C./Ridge View HS |
HUDL |
| Khamoni Robinson |
QB |
6'1" |
180 |
Monroe, N.C./Monroe HS |
HUDL |
| Khary Morrow |
SAM |
5'10" |
190 |
Fairburn, Ga./Creekside HS |
HUDL |
| Knox Henderson |
DT |
6'1" |
270 |
Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove HS |
HUDL |
| Deshaun Whitmire |
SAF |
6'0" |
175 |
Arden, N.C./Asheville HS |
HUDL |
| Jack Moseley |
TE |
6'3" |
235 |
Columbia, S.C./A.C. Flora HS |
HUDL |
| Jadyn Johnson |
SAF |
5'11" |
175 |
Hopkins, S.C./Brookland-Cayce HS |
HUDL |
| Jordan Herndon |
LB |
5'11" |
210 |
Conyers, S.C./Salem HS |
HUDL |
| Jake Brown |
K/P |
5'8" |
170 |
Indian Trail, N.C./Sun Valley HS |
HUDL |
| Sean McFarland |
OL |
6'2" |
265 |
Waxhaw, N.C./Marvin Ridge HS |
HUDL |
| Tony Saylor |
OL |
6'2" |
300 |
Smyma, Ga./Langston Hughes HS |
HUDL |
| Jahreece Lynch |
SAF |
6'0" |
170 |
Mt. Airy, N.C./North Surry HS |
HUDL |
| Marqies McCombs |
RB |
5'8" |
180 |
Ellenboro, N.C./Chase HS |
HUDL |
| Alec Hall |
LB |
6'2" |
193 |
Newton, N.C./Maiden HS |
HUDL |
| Kamadi Maxwell |
WR |
5'11" |
170 |
Lexington, S.C./Lexington HS |
HUDL |
| Joey Evans |
LB |
6'2" |
200 |
Orlando, Fla./Olympia HS |
HUDL |
| Luke Gilbertson |
LB |
6'0" |
195 |
Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge HS |
HUDL |
| Kensen Davis |
OL |
6'2" |
280 |
Cherokee, N.C./Cherokee HS |
HUDL |
| Brick Bowen |
K/P |
6'1" |
195 |
Burlington, N.C./Williams HS |
|
| JB Robbins |
WR |
6'0" |
170 |
Lenoir, N.C./South Caldwell HS |
HUDL |
| Taye Spencer |
RB |
5'8" |
185 |
Rockingham, N.C./Richmond HS |
HUDL |
| Coby Wilson |
WR |
6'3" |
165 |
Lenoir, N.C./Hibriten HS |
HUDL |
| Parker Davis |
SAM |
6'3" |
190 |
Denver, N.C./East Lincoln HS |
HUDL |
| Angus Weaver |
LB |
5'10" |
195 |
Columbus, N.C./Polk County HS |
HUDL |
| Stewart Simmons |
K |
|
|
Newton, N.C./Fred T. Foard HS |
HUDL |
| Ben Watson |
LB |
|
|
Newton, N.C./Newton-Conover HS |
HUDL |
| Ean Ryans |
CB |
5'9" |
170 |
Greenwood, S.C./Emerald HS |
HUDL |
| Grayson Jenkins |
SAF |
6'0" |
175 |
Social Circle, Ga./Social Circle HS |
HUDL |
| Trey Shearer |
DB |
6'1" |
170 |
Spindale, N.C./RS Central HS |
HUDL |
| Victory Atkins |
CB |
5'11" |
153 |
Moore, S.C./Riverside HS |
HUDL |
| Elijah Roberts |
OL |
6'1" |
280 |
Liberty, S.C./Pickens HS |
HUDL |
| Langston Scott |
LB |
5'11" |
190 |
Greenville, S.C./Eastside HS |
HUDL |
| Matthew Pethel |
TE |
6'6" |
220 |
Arden, N.C./Christ School |
HUDL |
| Walker Brondos |
K |
6'1" |
172 |
Wilkesboro, N.C./West Wilkes HS |
HUDL |
| Avonte Grant |
ATH |
5'11" |
175 |
Columbia, S.C./Richland Northeast HS |
HUDL |
| Bryson Thomas |
DL |
6'3" |
255 |
High Point, N.C./High Point Christian Academy |
HUDL |
| Randan Clarke |
TE |
6'3" |
220 |
Morganton, N.C./Patton HS |
HUDL |
