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JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman head football coach Mike Clowney has announced the signing of 22 student athletes who will join the Carson-Newman football program in the fall of 2021.
Carson-Newman's 2020 signing class is comprised of players from five states. Tennessee is the top producer with 10 signees. Georgia and Florida follow suit with five and three, respectively.
"This class is really an extension of last year's class," Carson-Newman head football coach Mike Clowney said. "The big thing for us was making sure we are spacing out our roster so that we are set up for success over a long period of time. We had to be very targeted with who we recruited this year. We're excited about who we brought in at quarterback, linebacker and defensive line."
Players are listed in the order in which their committments are received.
A note to signees and families, just because we have received your information, doesn't mean we can publish your information. We have to receive clearance from compliance and admissions before we release a name to the public.
| Alexander | David | 6'2" | 240 | Johns Creek, Ga. | Johns Creek | DL |
| Brown | Lamarcus | 6'2" | 185 | Mobile, Ala. | Mattie Blount | QB |
| Brown | Brent | 5'7" | 183 | Dallas, Ga. | Harvest Christian Academy | RB |
| Bruce | Joc | 5'10" | 175 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Middle Tennessee State | WR |
| Bryant | Max | 6'1" | 270 | Cumming, Ga. | North Forsyth | DL |
| Clements | Callum | 5'10" | 175 | Miami, Fla. | Palm Bay | DB |
| Coaxum | Anthony | 6'3" | 230 | North Lauderdale, Fla. | Western | DL |
| Corley | Matthew | 6'1" | 195 | Clarksville, Tenn. | Home Life Academy | QB |
| Cottle | Jake | 6'3" | 215 | Roanoke, Ala. | Handley | LB |
| Cox | Landon | 6'3" | 192 | Oak Ridge, Tenn. | Knoxville Catholic | WR |
| Dodd | Jalen | 6'1" | 185 | Boiling Springs, S.C. | Boiling Springs | QB |
| Flack | Timothy | 6'2" | 290 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Carter | OL |
| Flynn | Bryson | 6'2" | 155 | Gatlinburg, Tenn. | Gatlinburg-Pittman | K |
| Jones | Jet | 6'1" | 185 | Atlanta, Ga. | Banneker | DB |
| Livesay | Storm | 6'2" | 199 | Tazewell, Tenn. | Clairborne County | RB |
| Lunsford | McKenzie | 5'7" | 162 | Madisonville, Tenn. | Loudon | RB |
| Lynch | Kylik | 6'3" | 260 | Inman, S.C. | Boiling Springs | OL |
| Sanchez | Devante | 5'9" | 170 | Laud Lakes, Fla. | Coral Glades | ATH |
| Stocker | Anthony | 5'10" | 200 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Carter | ATH |
| Warren | Thomas | 6'2" | 200 | Forsyth, Ga. | Mary Parsons | LB |
| West | Cody | 6'3" | 290 | Brentwood, Tenn. | Brentwood Academy | OL |
| Wilson | Jordun | 5'10" | 305 | Alcoa, Tenn. | Morehead State | DL |
Final as of 5:20 p.m.
Jalen Dodd – 6-1 – 185 – QB – Boiling Springs, SC – Boiling Springs - @dodd_jalen
HIGH SCHOOL: In his four years with the Bulldogs, Dodd amassed 1,248 passing yards alongside 264 rushing yards. Dodd passed for 11 touchdowns and rushed for six touchdowns, averaging 173.8 passing yards per game. He was a Herald Journal player of the week, Herald Journal star of the week, Arby's athletic scholar of the week, named All-Region and offensive MVP during the playoffs.
PERSONAL: The son of Jamie and Dorothy Dodd. He plans to major in physical therapy at Carson Newman. Relative, DaJohn Rowland, was an athlete at SMC.
Commit - #⃣1⃣9⃣
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Jalen Dodd – 6-1 – 185 – QB – Boiling Springs, SC – Boiling Springs High - @dodd_jalen
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Anthony Coaxum – 6-3 - 230 - DE – North Lauderdale, Fla. - Western - @anthony1k2
HIGH SCHOOL: Coaxum saw limited action in high school as a defensive end for Western, but recorded 15 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks. His play for the Wildcats led to a second-team All-County mention.
PERSONAL: The son of Tony Coaxum and Angelica Daughtrey. He intends to major in Physical Therapy.
Commit - #⃣2⃣0⃣
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Anthony Coaxum – 6-3 - 230 - DE – North Lauderdale, Fla. - Western - @anthony1k2
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Brent Brown – 5-7 - 183 - RB – Dallas, Ga. – Harvester Christian Academy - @Brent02Rb
HIGH SCHOOL: Brown rushed for 1,600 yards with 21 touchdowns in his career at Harvester Christian Academy. He also passed for 200 yards in his career. Brown was named the Offensive Player of the Year and Team MVP in 2020. He was also a member of the Hawks' baseball and basketball teams, averaging 14.0 points per game.
PERSONAL: The son of Ray and Monica Brown. Cousin of current CFL Ottawa Redblack corner Tay Glover-Wright. Cousin Reshad Glover played football at Morehouse College while his brother CJ Goodman played football at Western Carolina. He intends to major in Graphic Design.
Commit - #⃣2⃣2⃣
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Brent Brown – 5-7 - 183 - RB – Dallas, Ga. – Harvester Christian Academy - @Brent02Rb
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McKenzie Lunsford – 5-7 - 162 – RB/WR – Madisonville, Tenn. - Loudon - @lumpy_10
HIGH SCHOOL: Lunsford recorded 739 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns as a running back for Loudon. At wide receiver, he hauled in 27 receptions for 542 yards and four touchdowns. Lunsford was also the Redskins return specialist, tallying 232 return yards and a touchdown in his career. He helped lead Loudon to a region championship in 2019 and back-to-back district champions in 2019-2020. Lunsford was named All-Region 3-3A and a member of the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Team. He was also the 2020 All-County Player of the Year. Lunsford also played baseball and was a member of the track & field squad for Loudon.
PERSONAL: The son of Scott and Lisa Lunford. He intends to major in Exercise Science
Commit - #⃣2⃣3⃣
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McKenzie Lunsford – 5-7 - 162 – RB/WR – Madisonville, Tenn. - Loudon - @lumpy_10
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Landon Cox - 6-3 -192 - WR - Oak Ridge, Tenn. - Knoxville Catholic - @landoncox_11
HIGH SCHOOL: Cox was a dual-sport athlete for the Fighting Irish, playing football and basketball.
PERSONAL: Cox was also recruited by Emory and Henry. The son of Jack Darby and Charis Cox, he intends to study business management at Carson-Newman. His cousin, Tee Higgins, is a wide receiver for the Bengals.
Commit - #⃣1⃣8⃣
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Landon Cox - 6-3 -192 - WR - Oak Ridge, Tenn. - Knoxville Catholic - @landoncox_11
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Lamarcus Brown – 6-2 – 185 – QB – Mobile, Ala. – Mattie Blount - @lamarcus2402
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time as a Jaguar, Brown amassed 2,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards while leading the team in touchdowns. Brown was named player of the week twice in one week. He averaged 12 points per game in basketball as well.
PERSONAL: The son of Marcus Brown and Cierra McGuire. He plans to major in business at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣1⃣7⃣
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Lamarcus Brown – 6-2 – 185 – QB – Mobile, Ala. – Mattie Blount - @lamarcus2402
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Bryson Flynn – 6-2 - 155 – K/P – Gatlinburg, Tenn. – Gatlinburg-Pittman - @Bryson_Flynn
HIGH SCHOOL: As a kicker for Gatlinburg-Pittman, Flynn set the school record with 100 touchbacks on kickoffs in his career. Flynn was also 13-of-16 on field goals with a long of 49 yards and set a school record with 131 points. At punter, Flynn averaged 45.1 yards per punt. He was named All-Region in 2019 and 2020, and All-State in 2019 and 2020. He was named First-Team All-PrepXtra and First-Team All-5Star Preps in 2020. Flynn was also named the 2020 Sevier County Special Teams Player of the Year and was a semifinalist for the 2020 TSSAA Mr. Football Kicker of the Year Award. He also played soccer for the Highlanders.
PERSONAL: The son of Buster and Cindy Flynn, he intends to major in Sports Management and Business Management
Commit - #⃣1⃣6⃣
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Bryson Flynn – 6-2 - 155 – K/P – Gatlinburg, Tenn. – Gatlinburg-Pittman - @bryson_flynn
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Matthew Corley – 6-1 - 195 - QB – Clarksville, Tenn. – Home Life Academy - @MatthewCorley03
HIGH SCHOOL: In his career at Home Life Academy, Corley threw for 3,396 yards and 36 touchdowns for the Flames. He also recorded 455 yards rushing and 13 rushing touchdowns. Corley was named NHSA National All-Star and was the team offensive MVP in 2019. He was also a starter in the 2019 Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. Corley was also a four-year honor roll member. He chose Carson-Newman over UAB, Dayton and Tusculum.
PERSONAL: The son of Jeremy and Kelley Corley, he intends to major in Business.
Commit - #⃣1⃣5⃣
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Matthew Corley – 6-1 - 195 - QB – Clarksville, Tenn. – Home Life Academy - @MatthewCorley03
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Storm Livesay - 6-2 - 199 - RB - Tazewell, Tenn. - Claiborn County - @storm_livesay3
HIGH SCHOOL: Livesay ran for 1,342 yards on 119 carries in his senior season with the Bulldogs. He had 260 kick-off return yards with 26 punt return yards for 1,672 all-purpose yards. He found the endzone 21 times in his final season. On the defensive side of the ball, he grabbed 87 tackles, 13 sacks, three fumble recoveries and added on an interception and safety. He was a two-time first-team All-Region, All-State and Citizen Tribune MVP pick. He was a part of Nathan Medlin's group that was first in the region. He was also a part of the track team.
PERSONAL: Wilson was also recruited by Mars Hill, Emory and Henry and University of the Cumberlands. The son of Arizona Cooper, he intends to major in business. He was a member of the Beta Club in high school.
Commit - #⃣1⃣4⃣
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Storm Livesay - 6-2 - 199 - RB - Tazewell, Tenn. - Claiborn County - @storm_livesay3
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Anthony Stocker – 5-10 - 200 - ATH – Knoxville, Tenn. - Carter - @anthonystocker7
HIGH SCHOOL: In his senior year at Carter High School, Stocker played both sides of the ball, amassing 800 total yards on offense and recording 38 tackles and 12 tackles for loss on defense. Stocker's play earned him All-Region and All-State honors at the 5A level. He was also a member of the Hornets bowling team.
PERSONAL: The son of Donald and Roxann Stocker, he intends to major in Exercise Science.
Commit - #⃣1⃣3⃣
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Anthony Stocker – 5-10 - 200 - ATH – Knoxville, Tenn. - Carter - @anthonystocker7
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Devante Sanchez - 5-9 - 170 - ATH - Laud Lakes, Fla. - Coral Glades - @5dsanchez
HIGH SCHOOL: Sanchez covered 700 receiving yards on 30 touchdowns throughout his time at Coral Glades, eight of those came from kick-off returns with five more coming on punt returns. Serving as captain in all four seasons, he also holds records for the longest kick-off return and punt return, both coming in the same game and resulting in trips to the end zone. He was also a member of the track team.
PERSONAL: Sanchez was recruited by a number of schools, including Concordia, Plymouth State and Waldorf. The son of Glaister Ormsby, he plans to study Sports Management at Carson-Newman. He was an A/B Honor Roll student multiple times in high school.
Commit - #⃣1⃣2⃣
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Devante Sanchez - 5-9 - 170 - ATH - Laud Lakes, Fla. - Coral Glades - @5dsanchez
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Jake Cottle – 6-3 – 215 – LB – Roanoke, Ala. – Handley - @Jakecottle5
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time with the Tigers, Cottle was a two-time All-State first team member. Cottle was placed on the All-County and All-Region team three times throughout high school. He played on the 2020 State champions Tigers team.
PERSONAL: The son of Phillip and Robin Cottle. He plans to major in business at Carson-Newman. Committed to C-N over DI schools such as Troy and South Alabama.
Commit - #⃣1⃣1⃣
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Jake Cottle – 6-3 – 215 – LB – Roanoke, Ala. – Handley - @Jakecottle5
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Kylik Lynch – 6-3 – 260 – OL – Inman, SC – Boiling Springs - @Kylik_Lynch
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time with the Boiling Springs Bulldogs, Lynch graded out the highest of all the lineman his senior season. Lynch was named All-Region/best offensive lineman last year while helping his team make the playoffs.
PERSONAL: The son of Stephanie Lynch. He plans to major in sports medicine at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣1⃣0⃣
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Kylik Lynch – 6-3 – 260 – OL – Inman, SC – Boiling Springs High - @kylik_lynch
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David Alexander – 6-2 – 240 – DE – Johns Creek, Ga. – Johns Creek - @DavidA_58
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time at Johns Creek, Alexander accounted for 40 solo tackles, 80 tackles, eight sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. Alexander was named to the All-Metro team while being added to the All-Region first team. Alexander also was awarded two players of the game in his high school career.
PERSONAL: The son of Terri and Victor Alexander. He plans to major in business at Carson-Newman. His father, Victor, was a basketball player for Iowa State. His sister was a basketball player at the University of Charlotte before making the next step to the WNBA.
Commit - #⃣9⃣
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David Alexander – 6-2 – 240 – DE – Johns Creek, Ga. – Johns Creek - @DavidA_58
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Commit - #⃣8⃣
— Carson-Newman Football (@cnfootball) February 3, 2021
Joc Bruce - 5-11 - 175 - WR - Knoxville, Tenn. - MTSU - @juicee_5
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Callum Clements - 5-11 - 175 - DB - Miami, Fla. - Miami Killian Senior - @Callumclements8
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a dual-sport athlete at Miami Killian Senior and Palm Bay Magnet, playing football and track.
PERSONAL: The son of Trina and Chevas Clements, he intends to major in business at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣7⃣
— Carson-Newman Football (@cnfootball) February 3, 2021
Callum Clements - 5-11 - 175 - DB - Miami, Fla. - Miami Killian Senior - @CallumClements8
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Timothy Flack – 6-2 – 290 – OL – Knoxville, Tenn. – Carter High - @Timflack42
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time with the Carter Hornets, Flack was named to the 2020 All PrepExtra team along with the 2020 All-Region 2-5A squad. He was also named to the 2019 All Region 2-5A team.
PERSONAL: The son of Timothy Flack. Plans to major in Engineering at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣6⃣
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Timothy Flack – 6-2 – 290 – OL – Knoxville, Tenn. – Carter High - @Timflack42
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Thomas Warren - 6-2 - 200 - LB - Forsyth, Ga. - Mary Persons
HIGH SCHOOL: Warren was tabbed an All-State Honorable Mention in 2019 and 2020, bringing in the most tackles for the Mary Persons High School in both years, as well. He was a five-sport athlete for the Bulldogs, playing football, track, baseball, basketball and soccer.
PERSONAL: The son of Lauren and David Warren. He plans to pursue a business degree at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣5⃣
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Thomas Warren - 6-2 - 200 - LB - Forsyth, Ga. - Mary Persons
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Jeterryous Jones - 6-1 - 185 - DB - Atlanta, Ga. - Banneker - @jetjonesss
HIGH SCHOOL: Jones accounted for over 200 tackles throughout his career at Banneker, catching five interceptions along the way. He was an All-Region selection from a Trojans squad that won the region title in 2018. Also ran for the track team.
PERSONAL: Jones was recruited by a number of schools, including UT-Martin, Mercer, Liberty and Kennesaw State. The son of Jessica Young and Terrence Jones, he plans to study marketing at Carson-Newman. His father, Terrence, played football at Kentucky.
Commit - #⃣4⃣
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Jeterryous Jones - 6-1 - 185 - DB - Atlanta, Ga. - Banneker - @jetjonesss
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Jordun Wilson - 5-10 - 305 - DL - Alcoa, Tenn. - South Doyle - Morehead State - @Truwilson62
PRIOR TO CARSON-NEWMAN: Came to C-N by way of Morehead State.
HIGH SCHOOL: Wilson was a tri-sport athlete at South Doyle, also competing with wrestling and track and field. He was a four-year started for Clark Duncan's crew, leading the team in his junior and senior seasons with five forced turnovers. He was tabbed a first-team All-Region pick three times while receiving first-team All-Knox County and Honorary Captain laurels in his senior year. Among the Cherokees, he was the Team Co-MVP as a senior and a three-time Ironman Award winner. He collected a total of 276 tackles from his sophomore to senior campaign, including 98 in his senior year. He added on three sacks in his sophomore and junior years with five as a senior.
PERSONAL: Wilson was recruited by numerous schools, including UVa.-Wise, Tusculum, Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech, ETSU and Gardner-Webb. The son of Roslin and Jamaine Wilson, he plans to study business at Carson-Newman. He was on the Honor Roll in high school.
Commit - #⃣3⃣
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Jordun Wilson - 5-10 - 305 - DL - Alcoa, Tenn. - South Doyle - Morehead State - @Truwilson62
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Cody West – 6-3 – 290 – OL – Brentwood, Tenn. – Brentwood Academy - @CodyWest65
HIGH SCHOOL: In his time with the Brentwood Academy Eagles, West amassed three defensive sacks and three tackles. He was able to give his quarterback a lot of time while compiling a total of 10 pancakes against opponents.
PERSONAL: The son of Matt and Kathi West. He plans to major in business at Carson-Newman.
Commit - #⃣2⃣
— Carson-Newman Football (@cnfootball) February 3, 2021
Cody West – 6-3 – 290 – G – Brentwood, Tenn. – Brentwood Academy - @CodyWest65
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Max Bryant – 6-1 - 270 - DL – Cumming, Ga. – North Forsyth - @Max_Bryant2021
HIGH SCHOOL: Bryant led the North Forsyth defensive line with 110 tackles in his high school career. He also recorded one interception and was named team captain his senior season. Bryant was named first-team All-Region in 2019 and All-State Honorable Mention in 2020. Bryant was also a member of the All-State Academic Team. He also was a member of the Raiders track & field team.
PERSONAL: The son of Jason and Marcie Bryant. His father Jason played football at Chattanooga. He intends to major in Sports Management.
Commit - #⃣1⃣
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Max Bryant – 6-1 - 270 - DT – Cumming, Ga. – North Forsyth - @Max_Bryant2021
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