NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion football head coach Ricky Rahne announced the addition of 10 student-athletes on National Signing Day on Wednesday.
"Our entire staff is extremely excited to welcome these young men into our program," ODU head coach Ricky Rahne said. "While the work on building the roster will continue until the fall, the student-athletes signed today represent tremendous additions on the field and in the classroom. We were able to address key needs on both sides of the ball and specials teams and many of these players have an opportunity to make an impact at S.B. Ballard Stadium as soon as next season. Monarch Nation got better today. Reign on!"
Signing Day Central
Mario Easterly – 6-0, 187 – S – Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
As a senior, caught 57 passes for 1071 yards and 15 touchdowns … Helped lead Bishop McDevitt to a 12-3 record and to a berth in the state championship game, where he caught four passes for 126 yards and a touchdown … As a junior, caught 34 passes for 465 yards and eight touchdowns … Earned All-PennLive Central Pa. All-Star honors … Played for coach Jeff Weachter at Bishop McDevitt … Son of Marty Easterly and Ilene Easterly.
Ahmarian Granger – 6-1, 183 – WR – Norfolk, Va./Maury
A three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 33 recruit in Virginia and the No. 93 ranked athlete in the country … Helped lead Maury to a 9-2 record and an appearance in the VA Class 5 State title game as a senior… As a junior, earned first-team All-Tidewater … Recorded 1,264 total yards and 15 touchdowns playing wide receiver and quarterback … Ranked as the No. 5 player in Hampton Roads in the Virginian-Pilot's preseason Top-50. … Played for coach Dyrri McCain at Maury… Son of Lakisha Granger.
Mason Howard – 6-6, 261 – OL – Chesterfield, Va./Cosby
Three-year varsity basketball player … A two-year starter in football … Played for coach Peter Mutascio at Cosby … Son of Benson and Tricia Howard.
Peter Kikwata – 6-1, 184 – WR – Montgomery Village, Md./Northwest
A three-star recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 11 recruit in Maryland and the No. 74 Wide Receiver in the nation … Helped lead Northwest to an 11-2 record and berth in the state quarterfinals … Nominated to the Fall 2021 All-Met Team … Will sign as the highest rated recruit in Old Dominion program history… Played for coach Mike Neubeiser and Travis Hawkins at Northwest … Son of Irene Bitidi and Zola Kikwata.
Ryan Nolan – 6-4, 316 – OL – Chesapeake, Va./Deep Creek
A three-star recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 41 recruit in Virginia and the No. 93 ranked interior offensive lineman in the country … Ranked as the No. 11 player in Hampton Roads in the Virginian-Pilot's preseason Top-50 … Played for coach Andre Twine at Deep Creek … Son of Maria and Reginald Nolan.
JeCareon Lathan – 6-1 – 177 – CB – Minden, La./Minden/Trinity Valley CC
A long, physical athlete with excellent ball skills … Registered 40 tackles, three pass breakups, one tackle for loss and blocked a kick this season at Trinity Valley … As a senior at Minden High School, scored 11 touchdowns and notched three interceptions on defense … As a junior, recorded seven interceptions … A two-time first-team all-district honoree at cornerback … Played for coach Brad Smiley at Trinity Valley Community College … Son of Shelanda White and Willie Lathan.
Ethan Sanchez – K – 5-9 – 179 – Dallas, Ga./North Paulding
Was 32-for-32 on extra points as a senior at North Paulding High School … As well as a long field goal of 47 yards … Selected to play in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl … Selected to first-team all-county and first-team all-region … The No. 2 ranked kicker in the country and ranked a six-star kicking prospect by Chris Sailer Kicking … Played for coach Don Stark at North Paulding … Son of Aly and Jose Sanchez.
Christopher Spencer – 6-5, 263 – DL – Burgaw, NC./Pender
A two-star recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 52 recruit in North Carolina … First-Team All-Coastal Preps Defense… Selected to play in the NC vs. SC All-Star Game … First-Team All-Conference … Played for coach Tom Eanes at Pender … Son of Velicia Everett-McKnight and Operaus McKnight.
Maarten Woudsma – 6-5, 308 – OL – Amersfoort, Netherlands/Oscar Smith (Va.)
A three-star recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 46 recruit in Virginia and ranked No. 128 among interior offensive lineman … Ranked No. 16 in the Virginian-Pilot's preseason Hampton Roads Top-50 … A three-time all-state honoree at center … Helped lead Oscar Smith to a pair of state championships, including back-to-back as a junior and senior and three district and region championships … Played for coach Chris Scott at Oscar Smith … Son of Reina and Peter Woudsma.
Jaylon White – 6-4, 239 – DE – Virginia Beach Va./Kempsville
A two-star recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 54 recruit in Virginia … Ranked No. 17 in the Virginian-Pilot's preseason Hampton Roads Top-50 … First-Team All-Region Offensive Line and Defensive End… Finished senior season with 54 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, two blocked kicks and one fumble recovery… gave up zero sacks in eight games rotating at left tackle in 2021 (209 drop-back pass attempts)… First-Team All-Beach District … Played for coach Daryl Cherry at Kempsville … Son of Sharnece White.
ODU Football Adds 10 on National Signing Day
