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Mason Baker (Laurel, Md./Reservoir)
Tight End
6-4, 235
Laurel, Md./Reservoir
Played tight end and defensive end at Reservoir High School for Head Coach Bryan Cole… Helped the Gators to a Regional Title his junior year… In 2016, named a Crab Bowl All-Star and selected for the Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22… Earned All-State Honorable mention as a junior and senior as well as Washington Post All-Metro Honorable Mention as a senior… Named First Team All-Country in 2015 and 2016… As a senior, Baker caught 21 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 18.2 yards per catch. Also had 39 tackles, with 28 solo and 11 for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown… In his Gators career, Baker had 28 receptions for 439 yards, while recording 67 tackles and six sacks on the defensive side… Holds Reservoir career records for most receptions and yards by a tight end… Also a member of the basketball and track and field teams, including a fifth place finish in the state shot put competition as a junior… Member of the Reservoir High School Honor Roll.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Mason is the all-around TE you look for. He is big, strong and physical, while also being athletic enough to make great plays in the passing game. We are very happy to have him and his family a member of the Red Flash."
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Melvin Benjamin (Beaumont, Texas/West Brook)
Defensive Back
6-2, 190
Beaumont, Texas/West Brook
Played linebacker and safety at West Brook for Head Coach Kevin Flanigan… Led the Bruins to an 11-2 record, a school record for wins, and an appearance in the third round of the 6A state playoffs… Earned All-District honors… In 2016, recorded 115 tackles and six sacks… Joins running back Joel Denley (Beaumont, Texas/West Brook) as West Brook alums in the 2017 SFU signing class.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Melvin is coming to join the family all the way from Texas. We are extremely excited about him. He can play multiple positions for us on defense and can really run well for a kid his size. He has a tape full of tackles for loss and sacks and does not get blocked. We love the energy and passion he plays the game with."
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Jason Brown (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor)
Quarterback
6-3, 225
Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor
Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com, played at Chancellor High School for Head Coach Bob Oliver… According to 247Sports.com, Brown had interest from Charlotte, Clemson, Duke, Maryland, NC State, Penn State, Virginia Tech and West Virginia… Rated as the 72nd-best QB prospect in the nation by 247Sports.com… As a senior, led the Chargers to a 9-3 record and was named the conference's Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference… In 2016, completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,383 yards, 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Also ran for 567 yards and 10 scores… In his Chancellor career, threw for 6,051 yards and 71 touchdowns, while completing 55 percent of his passes. Ran for 1,814 yards and 25 touchdowns… In his Chancellor career, set records for career touchdown passes, career passing yards and career total touchdowns. He holds records for most touchdowns in a season (41) and most touchdowns in a game (7)… Holds Also plays basketball at Chancellor, helping the Chargers to back-to-back conference titles… Joins receiver EJ Jenkins (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor) as Chancellor alums in the 2017 SFU signing class.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Jason is one of the best quality kids in our class. He has a great attitude about SFU and football and is immensely talented at playing QB. He is a true dual-threat that makes phenomenal plays. I am sure when he is done with football some day, he could be the mayor of his hometown, he is that type of kid."
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Kenny Brumbaugh (Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle)
Defensive Line
6-1, 223
Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle
Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Bishop Guilfoyle for Head Coach Justin Wheeler… Helped the Marauders to three straight state titles and 47 straight wins… In 2016, Brumbaugh recorded 44 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks.
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Joel Denley (Beaumont, Texas/West Brook)
Running Back
5-9, 185
Beaumont, Texas/West Brook
Played running back at West Brook for Head Coach Kevin Flanigan… Led the Bruins to an 11-2 record, a school record for wins, and an appearance in the third round of the 6A state playoffs… In 2016, ran for 1,693 yards and 20 touchdowns on 209 carries, averaging 8.1 yards per carry. He also caught 28 passes for 317 yards and three scores, while completing three passes for 137 yards and a touchdown… Denley also runs track at West Brook… Joins defensive back Melvin Benjamin (Beaumont, Texas/West Brook) as West Brook alums in the 2017 SFU signing class.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Joel is coming a long way to continue his academic and athletic career at SFU. We couldn't be more excited to welcome a young man with such great character to the family. He is an explosive, yet powerful, running back that all the SFU fans will enjoy watching."
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Mike Fine (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon)
Quarterback
6-1, 230
Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon
Played at Belle Vernon High School for Head Coach Matt Humbert… Led the Leopards to an 8-3 record this season, while playing Quarterback and Linebacker… As a senior, completed 59 percent of his passes for 817 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also rushing for 424 yards and 10 scores. On the defensive side, recorded 52 tackles, with six for loss and a sack, as well as a forced fumble and a fumble recovery… In two years as the starting signal caller, totaled 1,146 passing yards, 1,233 rushing yards and accounted for 26 total touchdowns… Also plays baseball and wrestles at Belle Vernon.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Mike is the right-handed version of Tim Tebow. He is a big and powerful runner with a great arm and attitude. He is a great young man that enjoys football enough to play very well on offense and defense in high school and still excel in the classroom. SFU is excited to have Mike in the family."
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Jahsim Floyd (Sayreville, N.J./Sayreville War Memorial)
Tight End
6-7, 205
Sayreville, N.J./Sayreville War Memorial
Played tight end and defensive end at Sayreville War Memorial for Head Coach Chris Beagan… Led the Bombers to a 10-2 record and a North 2 Group 4 State Title… Earned All-Area, All-County, All-Division and All-Conference honors and was named Honorable Mention All-State… In 2016, Floyd caught 26 passes for 587 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 22.5 yards per catch… In his Bombers career, he recorded 35 receptions for 773 yards and 12 scores… According to Rivals.com, also had an offer from Monmouth… Also plays basketball at Sayreville War Memorial, earning All-Conference and All-Division honors.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Jahsim is a rare talent at the tight end position. He can run and catch like a wide receiver and he is not afraid to mix it up as a blocker. At 6'7", we look for him to be a mismatch against opponents on the field. He is a great kid and competitor and we look forward to his SFU career."
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Diondre Greer (Waldorf, Md./Westlake)
Linebacker
6-0, 210
Waldorf, Md./Westlake
Played linebacker and tight end at Westlake for head coach Tony Zaccarelli… Earned All-State Honorable Mention honors in 2016… Two-time All-Conference and All-County Selection… Earned an invite to the Maryland Crab Bowl… As a senior, recorded 56 tackles, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, three blocked punts and two touchdowns… Member of the Track & Field team at Westlake, participates in the 100-meter, 200-meter, shotput and discus.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Diondre is an awesome kid that is going to be a blast to coach. We loved his energy and passion for Saint Francis. He has a relentless motor on the football field and loves getting after the quarterback. He is all about the 'team' as he played guard for his high school despite being the fastest player on the team."
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Shaun Hastings (Camp Hill, Pa./Cedar Cliff)
Offensive Line
6-3, 265
Camp Hill, Pa./Cedar Cliff
Played at Cedar Cliff High School for Head Coach Colin Gillen… Led the Colts to a 9-2 record and a share of its conference title… Named First Team All-State as an offensive lineman in Class 5A by Pennsylvania Football News… Received All-Sentinel First Team and All-Conference Honors in 2016, earning All-Conference accolades on both sides of the ball… Also lines up at defensive end for the Colts, where he had 34 tackles and four sacks this year.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Shaun is a mauler. He is strong and physical. As tough as he is on the football field, he is an exceptional young man off the field and in the classroom. We are ecstatic to have Shaun be another anchor to our offensive line at SFU."
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EJ Jenkins (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor)
Wide Receiver
6-6, 210
Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, Jenkins played for Head Coach Bob Oliver at Chancellor… Helped the Chargers to a 9-3 record in the 2016… Earned First Team All-Conference honors and was named the Free Lance-Star Male Athlete of the Year… In 2016, caught 44 passes for 1,002 yards and 16 touchdowns, while averaging 22.8 yards per catch… In his Chargers career, Jenkins had 4,310 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns… Owns Chancellor records for career receiving yards, career receiving touchdowns, longest receiving touchdown, most touchdowns in a season and most receiving touchdowns in a game… Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com… According to 247Sports.com, had offers from Old Dominion, Delaware, Delaware State, Monmouth and Ohio as well as interest from Charlotte, Clemson, Duke, NC State, Penn State and Virginia Tech… Also plays basketball at Chancellor, averaging 21.5 points and 12 rebounds per game this season… Joins quarterback Jason Brown (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor) as Chancellor alums in the 2017 SFU signing class.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "EJ is a huge, physical WR that makes plays all over the field. He has great character and work ethic that we believe can translate to great things at SFU. At 6'6", we look forward to getting him some one-on-one opportunities on the football field. We couldn't be happier to get a great young man like EJ at SFU."
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Brandan Lisenby (Alexandria, Va./West Potomac)
Wide Receiver
6-0, 180
Alexandria, Va./West Potomac
Played at West Potomac High School for Head Coach Jeremiah Ross… Led the Wolverines to a 9-3 record this season and an appearance in the Class 6A state quarterfinals… First Team All-Conference selection… In 2016, caught 47 passes for 1,067 yards, 22.7 per catch, and 16 touchdowns. Also had nine carries for 107 yards and two scores… In his West Potomac career, grabbed 78 receptions for 1,553 yards and ran for 120 yards on 12 carries, with 23 total touchdowns… Also plays basketball at West Potomac.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Brandan not only impressed us on film but also at our summer camp, which put him on our radar early. He is a very talented and strong WR that we are excited about joining our program. He has a great attitude on and off the field."
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Syaire Madden (Wyndmoor, Pa./LaSalle College Prep)
Running Back
5-8, 200
Wyndmoor, Pa./LaSalle College Prep
Played at LaSalle College Prep for Head Coach John Steinmetz… Led the Explorers to a 7-5 record and an appearance in the Philly Catholic League 6A championship game… Helped LaSalle to reach the PIAA Quarterfinals in 2015… Named First Team All-State selection as a running back in Class 6A by Pennsylvania Football News… Honored as Philly Catholic League Red Division MVP for his performance in 2016… As a senior, ran for 1,498 yards and 16 touchdowns… Joins Nick Rinella (Wyndmoor, Pa./La Salle College) as LaSalle College Prep alums on SFU's roster.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Syaire is a pure RB, with great balance and vision on the field. He and his family are great people and we are thrilled to have him as part of the Red Flash 2017 recruiting class. We expect him to bring his same attitude and toughness from a great high school program to SFU."
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Omar Mareko (Kapolei, Hawaii/Kapolei)
Linebacker
6-1, 212
Kapolei, Hawaii/Kapolei
Mareko continues the Hawaii to Loretto pipeline. He played at Kapolei High School for Head Coach Darren Hernandez… Led the Hurricanes to a 10-3 record this season as well as a conference title and an appearance in the state semifinals… Earned an invitation to the 2017 Polynesian Bowl… Named All-Hawaii by USA Today… In 2016, recorded 62 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, three interceptions, five pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Keeping the Hawaii to Saint Francis connection strong. Omar is an incredible young man with a great family. Omar is the definition of a Saint Francis middle linebacker. He has great awareness and is always playing downhill with great angles. Omar was a first team All-Hawaii selection and we can't wait to get Omar in Saint Francis gear."
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Christian Massie (Lorton, Va./South County)
Defensive Back
5-10, 175
Lorton, Va./South County
Played cornerback and receiver, serving as a team captain his senior year, at South County High School for Head Coach Gerry Pannoni… Led the Stallions to an 8-4 record, reaching the second round of the Virginia 6A playoffs… In his career, helped South County to three Patriot Conference championships… Earned First Team All-Conference honors in 2016 after being named Second Team All-Conference in 2015… In 2016, recorded 42 tackles, 31 solo and 3.5 for loss, and an interception. Also forced a fumble and recovered three fumbles… In his South County career, made 67 stops, including 51 solo and 4.5 for loss, with three interceptions, and three defensive touchdowns… Also a member of South County's basketball and track and field teams.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Christian is a great football player and an even better kid. Everyone in his school speaks volumes about his character and work ethic. He brings some true speed to the secondary and his hip fluidity gives us a ton of optimism about the player he can be in college. Christian has leadership qualities that we look for in recruits. He will help bring the 2017 class and team even closer."
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Logan McGeary (Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle)
Defensive Lineman
6-2, 290
Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle
Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Bishop Guilfoyle for Head Coach Justin Wheeler… Helped the Marauders to three straight state titles and 47 straight wins… Named the Pennsylvania Class A Lineman of the Year by Pennsylvania Football News… First Team All-State selection as a defensive lineman… In 2016, recorded 108 tackles, including 31 solo and 17 tackles for loss. Also recorded two sacks and a forced fumble… In his Marauders career, made 210 stops, with 53 solo, 35 tackles for loss and three sacks… Also plays baseball at Bishop Guilfoyle.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Logan is a great kid from a State Championship football program. He is a big strong kid that can be an anchor for us in the Nose Guard position. We are extremely excited to add a great local product."
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Justin McIntyre (Grantville, Pa./Lower Dauphin)
Tight End
6-3, 240
Grantville, Pa./Lower Dauphin
Lined up at tight end and defensive end at Lower Dauphin for Head Coach Greg Kratzer… In 2016, McIntyre caught six passes for 50 yards. On the defensive side, he recorded 65 tackles, including 10 for loss and six sacks, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and an interception… In his Falcons career, Kratzer had 14 receptions for 120 yards as well as 94 tackles, six sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery… Also plays volleyball at Lower Dauphin, helping the Falcons to two Keystone Division titles… Joins defensive lineman Chad Ray (Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin) as Lower Dauphin alums on the SFU roster.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Justin is a tough and strong TE that we thank can make a great impact on the program. His school has produced good players for SFU in the past and we believe with his attitude and work ethic, he will follow the same path. We are excited to have him as part of the SFU family."
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Brandon Pierce (Philadelphia, Pa./Delaware Valley Charter)
Defensive Back
6-1, 168
Philadelphia, Pa./Delaware Valley Charter
Played receiver and free safety at Delaware Valley Charter for Head Coach Troy Gore… Led the Warriors to an 8-5 record and an appearance in the 3A State Quarterfinals in 2016… As a senior, recorded 61 tackles, with 40 solo and four for loss. Picked off three passes and broke up five, while forcing a fumble and recovering a fumble. Returned a punt 62 yards for a touchdown.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Brandon is a tough kid and football is extremely important to him. He has the size and speed to be an elite player in college. His ball skills and twitch make him a special player. Brandon is fully prepared to come in and go to work to maximize his potential. Brandon is extremely competitive and the sky is the limit for this kid."
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Kane Piroch (New Kensington, Pa./Valley)
Defensive Line
6-5, 245
New Kensington, Pa./Valley
Played tight end and defensive end at Valley High School for Head Coach Muzzy Colosimo… Led the Vikings to a 6-3 record while playing on both sides of the ball… All-Conference selection in 2015 and 2016… In 2016, recorded eight sacks and led the Vikings in tackles for loss and pass breakups… Named a 2016 WPIAL Scholar-Athlete.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Kane Piroch is a stud. You don't see too many guys of his size that hustle and run like he does. He is dedicated to the Saint Francis football program and is an intelligent young man who comes from a great family."
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Davey Schaum-Bartocci (Webster, N.Y./Webster Schroeder)
Punter
6-1, 158
Webster, N.Y./Webster Schroeder
Served as kicker and punter at Webster Schroeder High School for Head Coach Kali Watkins… In his Warriors career, hit 9-of-15 field goal attempts, with a long of 43 yards, and 34-of-38 PAT attempts… In 2016, averaged 33.8 yards per punt, with a long of 47 yards.
Special Teams Coordinator Josh Hutchison: "Davey is a talented punter and kicker, who will be a bright spot in the program for the next couple of years. He has a powerful leg that will help flip field position in the kicking game."
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Joshua Taylor (Upper Darby, Pa./West Catholic)
Offensive Line
6-2, 270
Upper Darby, Pa./West Catholic
Played center and defensive end at West Catholic for Head Coach Brian Fluck… Led the Burrs to a 7-6 record and an appearance in the PIAA AA playoffs… Helped the team to a District Title and Catholic League Title his junior year… First Team All-State selection in Class AA… In his Burrs career, recorded 45 pancakes and 20 tackles… According to 247Sports.com, had interest from Bucknell, Penn State, Syracuse, Temple and Villanova… Also plays basketball at West Catholic and is a member of the school's Honor Roll.
Offensive Coordinator Eric Long: "Josh is an outstanding young man. We are excited to have him as a member of the Red Flash. He is big, physical and smart, which are all traits we for in our offensive linemen. We know he will contribute to our university."
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James Watkins (Oxon Hill, Md./Oxon Hill)
Defensive Line
6-1, 281
Oxon Hill, Md./Oxon Hill
Lined up at guard and defensive tackle at Oxon Hill for Head Coach Craig Jeffries… Led the Clippers to an 11-1 record in 2016, including a conference title and an appearance in the 3A state quarterfinals… In 2016, made 31 stops, with 26 solo, five tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble… During his Clippers career, recorded 62 tackles, including 50 solo, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "James adds speed and explosiveness that you cannot teach. We love his compete level and toughness. He is an exceptional student and will make an impact on the SFU community. He comes from a great high school and continues the DMV to SFU pipeline."
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Izzy Watson (Mayfield, Ohio/Mayfield)
Linebacker
6-3, 205
Mayfield, Ohio/Mayfield
Played linebacker and receiver at Mayfield for Head Coach Ross Bandiera… Earned All-Ohio Division II and All-District honors… Named First Team All-Star by the News-Herald… The Wildcats linebacker had interest from Marshall, according to 247sports.com, and Cincinnati and Youngstown State, according to the News-Herald.
Defensive Coordinator Marco Pecora: "Highly-touted recruit out of Ohio that brings exceptional pass rush skills to a defense that led the conference in sacks. He has great bend for a strong kid and we think the world of Izzy. We are extremely excited about the immediate impact he can provide for our program."
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