MONROE, La. — The ULM football team introduced their 2025 early signing class on Wednesday (Dec. 4), welcoming 13 new members of the Warhawks football family.
 
"These 13 players that signed today own the mission of rebuilding this program," said ULM head coach Bryant Vincent. "They own the mission of getting this team to the second bowl game in school history, to winning the Sun Belt West Division Conference Championship and ultimately winning the Sun Belt Championship. They understand those are our goals and that's the mission. These 13 guys that signed today own the mission and want to be a part of it."
 
ULM's signees represent eight different states, including Louisiana (1), Mississippi (3), Alabama (4) Georgia (1), Texas (1), Pennsylvania (1), Florida (1) and South Carolina (1). The signees include nine junior college transfers and four high school prospects. Five of the signees are on the offensive side of the ball, and eight are on the defensive side of the ball.
 

Name	Position	Hometown	Previous School
Roscoe Tucker	OL	Meridian, Miss.	East Mississippi CC
Kaliem Croswell	OL	Philadelphia, Pa.	Garden City CC
Zy Jackson	CB	Hazlehurst, Miss.	Co-Lin CC
Ethan Bailey	DE	Montgomery, Ala.	Wetumpka HS
AJ Vinson	OT	Social Circle, Ga.	Garden City CC
Jalen Foster	DB	Lakeland, Fla.	Highland CC
Bryson Kimbrough	QB	Tuscaloosa, Ala.	Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa HS
Fred Clark	LB	Monroe, La.	Wossman HS
Jabari Tiller	DB	Sumter, S.C.	Coffeyville CC
JP Coulter	WR	Ocean Springs, Miss.	Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
JJ Moultrie	CB	Hoover, Ala.	Hoover HS
Mikel Hines	DL	Hueytown, Ala.	East Mississippi CC
Noah Flemmings	LB	Austin, Texas	Trinity Valley CC

 
Roscoe Tucker
OL / Meridian, Miss. / East Mississippi CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at EMCC … Saw action in 21 games in the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Lions, logging a tackle … Named All-MACCC Honorable Mention in 2023 and Second Team in 2024.
Coach Vincent: "We have been recruiting Roscoe since February. He has a great build and is athletic. We are excited about what he brings to our offensive line unit."
 
Kaliem Croswell
OL / Philadelphia, Pa. / Garden City CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Garden City CC … Registered two tackles in 2023 and one in 2024 … Was named First Team All-Conference at Garden City … Also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Born April 14, 2004 … Son to Delilah Giddings … Has three siblings: Ed Croswell, David Giddings and Amber Croswell … Brother, Ed, played basketball at Providence … Looks up to Jason Kelce … Enjoys playing video games such as Madden, NBA 2K and Call of Duty.
Coach Vincent: "Kaliem was a standout player in the Jayhawk League and played side-by-side with AJ Vinson at Garden City Community College. He was first-team all-conference and is a big addition to our offensive line."
 
Zy Jackson
CB / Hazlehurst, Miss. / Copiah-Lincoln CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Co-Lin CC … Named Second Team All-Conference in 2023 and First Team All-Conference in 2024 … Went 12-2 at Hazlehurst High School, winning the district championship in 2022 … Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Region in 2021 and 2022 … Also ran track in high school, a state champion in the 4x200 meter relay and 2023 MVP.
Personal: Born January 8, 2005 … Son to Deosha and Kinsey Pendleton … Has two siblings: Zaidah Jackson and Kindarius Pendleton … Enjoys riding horses, fishing and hunting.
Coach Vincent: "Zy can fly and really run. He can also come in and affect our return game and generate yards. He is about business and can help us in multiple ways."
 
Ethan Bailey
DE / Montgomery, Ala. / Wetumpka HS
Before ULM: Started for three years as a defensive end at Wetumpka High School … Named First Team All-Region and All-County … The Indians went 7-4 in 2024.
Personal: Born May 20, 2007 … Son to Anetta and Jason Bailey … Has two siblings: Jason and Greyson … Looks up to LeBron James … Enjoys playing video games and watching sports.
Coach Vincent: "Ethan is a boundary defensive end guy. He will come in as a true freshman and be a big part of what we are continuing to build as a program."
 
AJ Vinson
OT / Social Circle, Ga. / Garden City CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Garden City CC as an offensive lineman … Started his junior and senior year at Social Circle High School … Went 8-4 in 2023 … Also lettered for four years as a center on the basketball team.
Personal: Born August 7, 2005 … Son to Erica and Adaryll Vinson … Has a sister, Areonnia … Designs clothes in his free time.
Coach Vincent: "AJ was a big target for us and a guy we needed to get. He is going to come here and make an immediate impact. He'll be here in January and be a part of our retooled offensive line."
 
Jalen Foster
DB / Lakeland, Fla. / Highland CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Highland CC … Recorded 29 tackles, seven pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a pick-six in 2023 … Logged 49 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two pass breakups and a block in 2024 … Won 2022 FHSAA State Championships at Lakeland High School … Named Third Team All-American … Also competed on the track team in the long jump.
Personal: Born August 3, 2004 … Son to Monel Saintilien … Has seven siblings: Gurby, Bre, Alie, Aveline, Kemonte, Shyann and Leana … Enjoys playing basketball.
Coach Vincent: "Jalen is a guy that can play several positions in our secondary. He has played at a high level and is going to arrive here and make an immediate impact and has played at a high level."
 
Bryson Kimbrough
QB / Tuscaloosa, Ala. / Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa HS
Before ULM: Started for three years at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa High School … Patriots were regional champions in 2022 and 2023 … Recorded 2,161 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior year … Was named team captain and MVP two times … Also played basketball, where he helped the team to an Elite 8 appearance … Competed in fishing, where he appeared in the state championship.
Personal: Born November 29, 2006 … Son to DeAndrae and BJ Kimbrough … Has two siblings: Dillon and Dylon … Enjoys hunting, fishing and working on the farm … In the National Honor Society and Beta Club.
Coach Vincent: "Bryson is a two-time captain and MVP. He is tough and has unbelievable leadership qualities. He is a dual-threat quarterback who is going to come in and fit what we do offensively."
 
Fred Clark
LB / Monroe, La. / Wossman HS
Before ULM: Started for three years at Wossman High School … Registered 89 tackles, 12 sacks and an interception as a defensive end … Also competed in powerlifting.
Personal: Born July 4, 2007 … Son to Andrikia Layton … His sports hero is Ray Lewis.
Coach Vincent: "Fred is versatile. He has great change of direction and is powerful. He has a very high ceiling and is a local kid who will be able to come in and develop. He will be a force on our defense in the future."
 
Jabari Tiller
DB / Sumter, S.C. / Coffeyville CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Coffeyville CC as a defensive back … Registered 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and an interception in 2022 … Recorded 56 tackles, six tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two sacks, an interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2023 … One of the top tacklers in the KJCCC … Won the conference championship at Sumter High School … Tied the school record for interceptions (8) and was named Defensive Player of the Year … Also competed in basketball, soccer, wrestling and track.
Personal: Born July 17, 2004 … Son to Shaniya Tiller … Has one sibling: Kaisen … Enjoys fishing.
Coach Vincent: "Jabari has great speed and can play field safety, boundary safety or nickel. He is going to make a lot of waves in a short amount of time."
 
JP Coulter
WR / Ocean Springs, Miss. / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast CC … In 2023, had 26 receptions for 382 yards, a pass breakup and three touchdowns … In 2024, had 48 catches for 860 yards, including a 76-yard pass … His 11 touchdowns and 86 yards per game were second-best in the NJCAA … His 17.9 yards per catch led the MACCC … Named First Team All-MACCC in 2024 … Played at Ocean Springs High School, helping the team to three conference championships … Named First Team All-State and MVP for two years … Also played basketball and lacrosse, where he helped the lacrosse team to three state championships.
Personal: Born March 27, 2005 … Son to Dionne and Todd Coulter … Has seven siblings: Courtney, Katie, Chloe, Todd, Claire, Carmela and Max … Enjoys hanging out with friends and family … Looks up to Jim Brown as his sports hero.
Coach Vincent: "JP is a guy that can come here and make plays. He is a first-class young man and fits our culture. He is going to make an immediate impact."
 
JJ Moultrie
CB / Hoover, Ala. / Hoover HS
Before ULM: Saw action in 12 games … Registered 33 tackles and 11 pass breakups … Logged a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown … Returned eight kickoffs for 306 yards, averaging 38.3 yards per return.
Coach Vincent: "JJ is a guy that is electric and is a playmaker. He can come up and play press-man and zone coverage. He can also be a factor in the kickoff and punt return game."
 
Mikel Hines
DE / Hueytown, Ala. / East Mississippi CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at EMCC, seeing action in 22 games … Posted 28 tackles, 3.5 sacks, six tackles for loss and a pass breakup in 2023 … Recorded 32 tackles, two sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in 2024 … Named 2024 All-MACCC Honorable Mention … Was a three-year starter at Hueytown High School, where the Golden Gophers were two-time conference champions and state runner-up in 2022.
Personal: Born January 5, 2005 … Son to Taneka and Michael Hines … Has two siblings: Michael and Michelle … Enjoys working out, spending time with family and playing video games … Motivated by his grandfather.
Coach Vincent: "Mikel is tough and enjoys the game. He is going to be a great fit for our culture."
 
Noah Flemmings
LB / Austin, Texas / Trinity Valley CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Trinity Valley, seeing action in 19 games … Recorded 25 tackles and two sacks in 2023 … Registered 105 tackles, a sack, eight tackles for loss, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and a pass breakup in 2024 … Prior to TVCC, he played at Northeast Early College.
Personal: Born June 2, 2005 ... Son to Ronald and Deani Flemmings ... Has four siblings: Caleb, Jacob, Joseph and Naomi ... Enjoys playing basketball ... Looks up to Ray Lewis as his sports hero.
Coach Vincent: "Noah is athletic, powerful and physical. He can fit the gaps and come off the edge and be a disrupter. He is going to make an immediate impact on our defense."