MONROE, La. -- On Wednesday, ULM head coach Todd Berry and his staff signed 27 total newcomers to the Warhawk football program. The group of 23 incoming freshmen as well four mid-year signees will be part of the squad that begins the 2015 season on Sat., Sept. 5 at Georgia.
Rey Baltazar – OL – 6-6 – 303 – Marble Falls, Texas (Cisco College)
Cisco College
Spent 2014 season at Cisco College under head coach Dionte Dean... Rated as one of the Top 50 Junior College Offensive Lineman... Was a mid-year signee and joined the Warhawk program in January... Began his collegiate career at Blinn Junior College and played for then-head coach Ronny Feldman.
Prep
Was a four-year football letterwinner at Marble Falls High School... Earned Second Team All-District honors as a junior and a senior... Also played basketball and was a member of the track and field team at Marble Falls... Qualified for the state championships in discus.
Personal
Full name is Rey Marcos Baltazar... Born May 4, 1995, in Willimantic, Conn... Son of Jose Baltazar and Maria Moreno... Has an older sister, Maritza and a younger sister, Daisy... Has a younger brother, Angel... Enjoys playing basketball and being outdoors... A general studies major.
Austin Blair – OL – 6-2 – 296 – North Little Rock, Ark. (North Little Rock HS)
Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner in football under head coach Brad Bolding at North Little Rock High School... Was part of the Charging Wildcats state semifinalist teams in 2012, 2013 and 2014... Led team in knockdowns and pancake blocks during final two seasons... Named All-conference following junior and senior seasons... Tabbed Arkansas Preps All-State and Rivals All-State following senior campaign... Named an Arkansas Scholar all four years... Was a member of the wrestling team as a sophomore.
Personal
Full name is Austin Christopher Blair... Born Aug. 16, 1997, in North Little Rock, Ark... Son of Chris Blair and Ashley Nelson... Has a younger sister, Scarlett Nelson... Father, Chris, played football at Arkansas Tech from 1992-94... Grandfather, George Jones, played football at Arkansas Tech from 1968-72... Hobbies include fishing and kayaking.
Xavier Brown – WR – 5-11 – 186 – Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville HS)
Prep
Was a two-year letterwinner under head coach Jeff Dicus at Duncanville High School... Hauled in 57 catches for 1,105 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior... Totals of 1,105 yards and 13 touchdowns are both Duncanville HS single-season records... Earned First Team All-District honors following junior and senior seasons... Also earned Academic All-District accolades during prep career... Earned two letters as a member of the track and field team.
Personal
Full name is Xaiver JaVonte' Zenard Brown... Born Oct. 30, 1996, in Atlanta, Ga... Son of W. Renard Brown and Lisa Wiley... Has eight sibilings.
Will Collins – QB – 6-2 – 217 – Lawton, Okla. (MacArthur HS)
Prep
Was a four-year football letterwinner at MacArthur High School under head coach Brett Manning... Part of the Highlanders 2014 Class 5-A State Championship Team - the school's first state championship in football... Finished senior season with 3,165 passing yards, 428 rushing yards and 44 total touchdowns (36 passing, eight rushing)... Also had a completion percentage of 76.0 during final prep season... Holds MacArthur HS records for career passing yards, passing touchdowns and winning percentage... Was also a member of the baseball, golf and track and field teams... Served as Vice President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a member of the Key Club and STUCO.
Personal
Full name is William Denzil Collins... Born Mar. 11, 1997, in Lawton, Okla... Son of Scott and Martha Collins... Has two older brothers, Scott and David... An older sister, Mary, and a twin sister, Sarah... Older brother, David, was a quarterback and fullback at Army from 2009-11... Maternal grandfather, Denzil Garrison, is a former Oklahoma State Senator... Majoring in business.
Chase Day – LB – 6-2 – 215 – Baton Rouge, La. (The Dunham School)
Prep
Played football for four years under Neil Weiner at The Dunham School... Named All-State Defensive Back... Earned both offensive MVP and defensive MVP of the district in the same year... First Team All-District... Chosen to participate in the East-West All-Star game... Helped guide team to district quarterfinals... Garnered 1,098 rushing yards during his senior season... On defense, collected 62 tackles and three interceptions... Guided team to first playoff win in program history while at 2A... Earned four letters in baseball and one letter in basketball.
Personal
Full name is William Chase Day... Born on Mar. 3, 1997, in Baton Rouge, La... Son of Willie and Vikki Day... Cousin, Darry Beckwith, spent time in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.
Xavier Dias – DB – 5-11 – 189 – Many, La. (Many HS)
Prep
Coached by Jess Curtis at Many High School... Named to First Team All-District three times... Earned All-District MVP on defense twice... Received All-State DB honors in both LSWA and LFCA twice... Named MVP of the state championship twice... Part of the team that was state runner-up in 2013... Team won state championship in 2014... Garnered 99 tackles, five interceptions and returned two interceptions for touchdowns during his career... On offense, rushed for 589 yards, which included nine rushing touchdowns... Also had 1,101 passing yards and completed 16 passing touchdowns.
Personal
Full name is Xavier Dias... Born on Dec. 12, 1996, in Shreveport, La... Son of Kennith Smith and Shanette Barnes... Has one brother, Isaiah... Majoring in kinesiology.
Chandler Eiland – QB – 6-0 – 196 – Canton, Texas (Canton HS)
Prep
Was a four-year football letterwinner at Canton High School under head coach Robert Ivey... Finished senior season with 1,215 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception in just four games... Also ran for 405 yards and eight rushing scores during final season... Tallied 1,861 passing yards and 18 touchdowns with just three interceptions as a junior... Finished 2013 season with 790 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns... As a sophomore, finished with 1,944 passing yards, 421 rushing yards and 35 total touchdowns (25 passing, 10 rushing)... Was named Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman in 2011 and earned Honorable Mention honors... Named Offensive Player of the Year following sophomore season in 2012... Selected as First Team All-District following junior campaign (2013)... A two-time Built Ford Tough Player of the Week... Also a member of the baseball, basketball and track and field teams at Canton HS... Named Second Team All-District as a catcher following freshman season (2012)... First Team All-District as a catcher in 2013 (sophomore year) and 2014 (junior year).
Personal
Full name is Greer Chandler Eiland... Born on Oct. 4, 1996, in Canton, Texas... Son of Steve and Jan Eiland... Has two older sisters, Ashley Robinson and Bailey Moir, one older brother, Connor, and one younger brother, Canaan... Father, Steve, played two seasons of football at Southern Arkansas... Sister, Bailey, played collegiate basketball at Lynn University... Enjoys fishing.
Derion Ford – DL – 6-2 – 283 – Starkville, Miss. (Starkville HS)
Prep
Played football for Jamie Mitchell at Starkville High School... Selected to Second Team All-State in 2013 and 2014... Named the 2014 North/South All-Star Game's MVP… Earned All-District in 2013 and 2014... Played for team that won the state championship in 2012... Garnered 56 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Personal
Full name is Derion Te'Shaun Ford... Born on Apr. 8, 1997, in West Point, Miss... Son of Derick and Shawneece Ford... Has two younger siblings, Kalib and Amaya... A kinesiology major.
Stoney Hawkins – TE – 6-3 – 232 – Frisco, Texas (Tyler JC)
Tyler Junior College
Played first collegiate football season for Danny Palmer at Tyler JC... Appeared in 10 total games for the Apaches and caught four pases for 76 yards and one TD... Was a mid-year signee for the Warhawks and enrolled in January.
Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner in football for head coach Mark Howard at Centennial High School... Finished prep career with more than 100 catches, totaled more than 1,000 receiving yards and had 20 total touchdowns (14 receiving, six rushing)... Holds the Centennial HS records for touchdowns in a season (10) and punt average (49.8)... Earned All-District honors twice... Was part of three District Championships for the Titans... Also won area championship twice and one regional championship.
Personal
Full name is Stone Webster Hawkins... Born Feb. 13, 1995, in Oklahoma City, Okla... Son of Tony and Dana Hawkins... Has a younger brother, Brock, and a younger sister, Raylie... Cousin, Nathan Hawkins, is a guard on the men's basketball team at UT Arlington... Majoring in communications and minoring in marketing... Lists fishing and football as hobbies.
Reagan Heddins – TE – 6-4 – 227 – Grand Prairie, Texas (South Grand Prairie HS)
Prep
Was a three-year letter winner at South Grand Prairie High School under head coach Brent Whitson... A two-time First Team All-District selection as a Tight End (2013: District 7-5A; 2014: District 8-6A)... Part of the leadership council as a junior... Earned Academic All-State honors as a senior... Ranks in the top six percent of his graduating class with a 4.1 GPA... Also a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Mu Theta Math Honor Society and the Student Council Executive Board... Was a peer advisor and was on the homecoming court.
Personal
Full name is Reagan Clifford Heddins... Born Aug. 26, 1996, in Arlington, Texas... Son of Brad and Rhonda Heddins... Has a younger sister, Amanda... Enjoys playing racquetball and ultimate frisbee during free time... Active in church's youth group - member of choir/drama and has been on six summer mission trips... Majoring in business.
Nick Ingram – DB – 5-11 – 174 – Little Rock, Ark. (Maumelle HS)
Prep
Played at Maumelle High School for three years under head coach Mike Buchon... Named to the Arkansas Rivals All-Varsity team... Earned 5A All-Conference and 5A All-State honors... Had 65 tackles and four interceptions during junior season.
Personal
Full name is Nick LaRon Ingram... Born Sept. 26, 1996, in Little Rock, Ark... Son of Ron Ingram and Marian Watson.
Devin Jackson, Jr. – OL – 6-4 – 330 – Marrero, La. (Edna Karr HS)
Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner at Edna Karr High School, playing most recently for head coach Nathaniel Jones... Allowed just four sacks in three years as a starter... Had 48 pancake blocks and two sacks allowed in 2013... Finished with 32 pancake blocks and one sack allowed in 2014... Earned All-District 9-4A honors as a junior and a senior... Two-time All-Metro selection (2013: First Team; 2014: Second Team)... Tabbed All-State 4-A as a junior (First Team) and senior (Second Team)... Named to Principal's List for a perfect 4.0 GPA in Fall 2014... Part of Edna Karr's run to four-straight District 9-4A Championships... Squad also won the 4-A State Championship in 2012 while finishing as State Runner-Ups in 2011 and 2013... Named Most Underrated Lineman in the Southern Region at the 2014 US Army Combine... Played all three positions along the offensive line (center, guard and tackle) at the 2015 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.
Personal
Full name is Devin Paul Jackson, Jr... Born on Sept. 4, 1997, in Marrero, La... Son of Devin, Sr. and Daniell Jackson... Has two older sisters, Delacia and Dyneisha... Cousin, Rodney Louis, was a member of the track and field team at LSU from 1983-87... Cousin, Raion Hill, played collegiate football with LSU and professionally with the Buffalo Bills... Cousin, Ashton Mitchell, played basketball at Sam Houston State from 2006-10... Majoring in sports medicine and kinesiology and minoring in business.
Nate Link – DL – 6-2 – 257 – Crowley, La. (Notre Dame HS)
Prep
Coached by Lewis Cook at Notre Dame High School... Earned First Team All-Parish, First team All-District, First Team All-Acadiana, First Team All-State and First Team Coach's All-State in 2013... Named All-Parish defensive MVP, All-District defensive MVP, First Team All-Acadiana and First Team All-State in 2014... Earned 2014 East-West All Star Game West MVP honors... Garnered 65 tackles during senior season... Collected 22 tackles for loss, 14 sacks and 30 QB hurries as a senior.
Personal
Full name is Nathaniel Joseph Link... Born on Aug. 21, 1996, in Crowley, La... Parents are Kerry and Jeanette Link... Has one brother, Jackson and two sisters, Amalie and Helen... A pharmacy major.
Donald Louis, Jr. – DL – 6-2 – 268 – Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
Prep
Coached by Mickey McCarty at Neville High School for three years... Earned First Team All-District, First Team All-Northeast Louisiana and First Team All-State honors... Selected to First Team All-NELA... Team won 2014 state championship... Garnered 75 tackles, 8.0 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss, highlighted by 5.0 sacks in one game against Edna Karr.
Personal
Full name is Donald Ladelle Louis, Jr... Born on Nov. 5, 1996, in Monroe, La... Son of Donald, Sr. and Kamilah Louis... Has one brother, Levi and two sisters, Camille and Jordyn.
Frank Maxwell IV – QB – 6-3 – 194 – Delhi, La. (Delhi Charter School)
Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner in football at Delhi Charter School for head coach Brett Raley... Also earned four letters as a member of the Gators' basketball team.
Personal
Full name is Frank Earl Maxwell IV... Born Jan. 5, 1997, in Monroe, La... Son of Frank III and Bonnie Maxwell... Has an older sister, Whitley, and a younger sister, Annabelle... Father, Frank III, was a four-year letterwinner at ULM as a wide receiver and was inducted into the ULM Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2005... Majoring in business... Hobbies include sports and spending time with friends and family.
Markis McCray – WR – 5-10 – 171 – Euless, Texas (Trinity HS)
Prep
Was a four-year letter winner under head coach Steve Lineweaver at Trinity High School... Part of Trojans' squad that advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Texas 6-A Division I State Championship... Also a member of the track and field team at Euless HS.
Personal
Full name is Markis Vandarrius McCray... Born Feb. 16, 1997, in Dothan, Ala... Son of Tamecia Anderson... Has two younger sisters, Taliyah Anderson and Triniti Anderson... Hobbies include football and video games.
Sam Miller – DL – 6-4 – 220 – Canton, Texas (Canton HS)
Prep
Coached by Robert Ivey for three years at Canton High School in Canton, Texas... Earned All-State 4A-5 in 2014... Selected to First Team All-District in 2013 and 2014... Named Canton Eagle Defensive Player of the Year in 2013... Earned DL MVP at the National Underclassman Combine in 2013... Named Second Team All-District as a defensive lineman in 2012... Selected as the Football Newcomer of the Year in 2012... Collected 46 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, four sacks and three forced fumbles.
Personal
Full name is Samuel Kevin Miller... Born July 12, 1996, in Athens, Texas... Son of Kevin and Tonya Miller... Has an older sister, Kristen and a younger brother Simon.
Colton Moorehead – DL – 6-3 – 255 – Tyler, Texas (Tyler JC)
Tyler Junior College
Played for Danny Palmer at Tyler Junior College... Guided team to a 9-2 record during one season and a 9-3 record his second season... Garnered 68 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and eight sacks over his career... Helped lead team to conference co-champions in 2013... Was a mid-year signee for the Warhawks and enrolled in January.
Prep
Coached by Thomas Sitton at Chapel Hill High School... Lettered four years in football, three years in track, one year in golf and one year in baseball... Named First Team All-State during the 2010-11 season... Helped team earn an AAA state title in 2011... Holds the Chapel Hill record for sacks with 24.
Personal
Full name is Colton Lee Moorehead... Born on Sept. 30, 1993, in Tyler, Texas... Son of Randy and Barbara Moorehead... Majoring in business.
Ben Moye – OL – 6-2 – 295 – Garland, Texas (Sachse HS)
Prep
Was a two-year letterwinner at Sachse High School under head coach Mark “Red” Behrens... Tabbed Honorable Mention All-District II-5A as a junior... Earned First Team All-District II-6A as a senior... Part of undefeated Mustangs squad that won the 2013 District II-5A Championship.
Personal
Full name is Benjamin Avery Moye... Born June 10, 1997, in Dallas, Texas... Son of Fred and Erika Moye... Has a younger sister, Madeline... Father, Fred, was a member of the football team at Texas Tech from 1984-85... Enjoys hunting and fishing.
Chris Qualls – SP – 5-10 – 159 – Searcy, Ark. (Searcy HS)
Prep
Coached by Jeromy Poole at Searcy High School for four years... Tabbed First Team All-Conference as a sophomore... Earned First Team All-Conference and First Team All-State honors as a junior... Selected First Team All-Arkansas as a senior... All-Arkansas USA All-State Insurance as a senior... Averaged 43 yards a punt as a senior... Hit 3-of-5 field goals as a senior.
Personal
Full name is Chris Kenny Qualls... Born on July 27, 1996, in Searcy, Ark... Parents are Rodney and Amy Qualls... Has one sister, Sophie... Grandfather, Ken Qualls, Played basketball at Central Arkansas in 1975.
Korian Reynaud – DB – 6-0 – 180 – Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS)
Prep
Coached by Stephen Robicheaux at Destrehan High School... Earned Second Team All-Conference in 2013... During prep career, played for teams that were State runner-up and State semifinalist.
Personal
Full name is Korian Nicholas Reynaud... Born on Apr. 29, 1997, in Destrehan, La... Parents are Andrew Armstrong and Keytrell Reynaud.. Has one brother, Korriana and one sister, A'maya Armstrong... Cousin, Darius Reynaud, has played in the NFL since the 2008 season, most recently as a member of the Chicago Bears.
Bobby Reynolds – OL – 270 – Keller, Texas (Keller HS)
Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner at Keller High School for head coach Carl Stralow... Had 75 pancake blocks as a senior... Played on both sides of the ball during prep career and tallied 28 tackles as a senior... Had 69 tackles as a junior, eight tackles for loss as well as five sacks as a sophomore and 18 tackles as a freshman... Named Second Team All-District Honors following sophomore season... Earned a trio of honors following senior season - First Team All-District, First Team All-Area and Honorable Mention All-State... Also a member of the wrestling and rugby teams at Keller HS... Was a state-qualifier in wresting in 2014.
Personal
Full name is Bobby Ryan Reynolds... Born Nov. 21, 1996, in Hurst, Texas... Son of Chad and Tamera Reynolds... Has an older sister, Nikki, and a older brother, Dillon... Brother, Dillon, is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps... Hobbies include wrestling and snowboarding.
Trent Shaw – DB – 5-11 – 180 – Frisco, Texas (Wakeland HS)
Prep
Played under Marty Secord at Wakeland High School... A 2014 First Team All-District Corner... Named 2014 MVP defensive back and MVP special teams... Earned First Team All-District as a corner in 2013... Selected as special teams MVP in 2013... Played for team that was district co-champions in 2014... Grabbed five interceptions and had nine blocked kicks... Was also a member of the track and field team at Wakeland HS.
Personal
Full name is Trent Edward Shaw... Born on Sept. 5, 1996, in Sherman, Texas... Parents are Thomas and Jessica Satterthwaite... Has one older brother, Thomas Allen, one younger brother, Jaxon Satterthwaite and one younger sister, Ella Satterthwaite.
Cortez Sisco, Jr. – DB – 6-1 – 206 – Southaven, Miss. (DeSoto Central HS)
Prep
Played football under Matt Wallace at DeSoto Central High School... Two-time recipient of the Edward Jones Player of the Week award... Selected for the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Team as a senior... Earned Region 1-6A First Team All-District honors and was named to the 2014 All-State Team... Ranked No. 1 in the state of Mississippi 6A for sacks... Selected for Defensive Skill Award in 2014... Earned a certificate of recognition for State Selection Down Under Sports.
Personal
Full name is Glenn Cortez Sisco, Jr... Born July 25, 1997, in Oswego, N.Y.... Son of Glenn, Sr. and Carolyn Sisco... Has an older sister, Erika, and a younger brother, B.J... Cousin, Glenn Rodgers, played two years in the NFL... A business major.
Caleb Tucker – LB – 6-2 – 231 – Monroe, La. (Houston)
Houston
Played first collegiate season at the University of Houston... Appeared in six total games for the Cougars... Tallied six total tackles in collegiate debut against Texas-San Antonio... Was a mid-year addition for the Warhawks and enrolled in January.
Prep
Played football for four years at Ouachita Parish High School under John Carr... Also earned two letters in basketball... Earned All-State, All-Northeast in 2009 and All-District in 2009... Collected 85 tackles and eight sacks his senior season... Had a career-high 10 tackles and two sacks against Evangel Christian.
Personal
Full name is Caleb Jerome Tucker... Born on Feb. 10, 1995, in Monroe, La... Son of Caleb Tucker and Tanni Miller... Has one brother, Lester and three sisters, Zackesha, Anya and Memory... General studies major.
RJ Turner – WR – 6-2 – 197 – Natchitoches, La. (Natchitoches Central HS)
Prep
Was a four-year football letterwinner for head coach Brandon Helms at Natchitoches Central High School... Finished senior season with 50 receptions for 986 yards and 15 touchdowns... Holds the school record in touchdown receptions... Solid senior season netted First Team All-State and First Team All-District 2-5A honors... Also earned All-Distrct accolades following sophomore (Honorable Mention) and junior (Second Team) seasons... As a senior, was tabbed the district's Offensive Player of the Year and played in the Louisiana All-Star Game... Was a two-year letterwinner in track and field and played basketball as a freshman... As a junior, was named All-State as part of the 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams... Also named All-District as part of 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams.
Personal
Full name is Reginald Lynn Turner II... Born on Mar. 24, 1997, in Natchitoches, La... Son of Reginald Turner, Sr. and Kimberly Smith... Has two older sisters, LaKedra Rachal and Regine Turner, and two older brothers, Tabari McGaskey and Reynald Paige... Uncle, Randy Turner, played football at ULM in 1982... Cousin, John Lewis, played in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.
Jaylen Veasley – DL – 6-2 – 278 – Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall HS)
Prep
Lettered in football under Rodney Webb at Rockwall High School... Collected three letters in basketball and track... Named 5A Second Team All-District D-Line in 2014... Listed as 6A First Team All-District D-Line... Won Best Defensive Lineman, voted on by teammates... Earned multiple Player of the Week awards on both defense and offense... Helped guide team to second round of state playoffs in 2014... Team went undefeated during senior season until third round of 6A playoffs... Had 68 tackles (45 solo, 23 assisted), five sacks, three PBUs, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one blocked field goal during his senior season... Had 74 receiving yards and two touchdowns senior season... Selected for and attended the Army All-American Combine during junior season.
Personal
Full name is Jaylen Brooks Veasley... Born on Oct. 31, 1996, in San Angelo, Texas... Son of Stan and Amy Veasley... Has one brother, Payton and one sister, Landree... Father, Stan, played football for Trinity Valley and Angelo State and later for the Milwaukee Mustangs.
