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MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University football inked 17 future Hornets that included six three-star recruits on National Early Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
 
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The early class includes 15 freshmen and two junior college signees, representing seven different states.
 
BREAKDOWN BY STATE

Alabama	5
Florida	4
Georgia	2
Louisiana	2
Mississippi	2
South Carolina	1
Tennessee	1

 
Head Coach Eddie Robinson, Jr., filled needs at running back (3), offensive line (4), kicker (1), defensive line (4), linebacker (2), defensive back (2), athlete/hybrid (1).
 
BREAKDOWN POSITION

Running Back	3
Offensive Line	4
Kicker	1
Defensive Line	4
Linebacker	2
Defensive Back/Safety	2
Athlete/Hybrid	1

 
2023 NATIONAL EARLY SIGNING DAY ROSTER
 

SIGNEE	POS.	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Ashton Ashford	RB	5-9	185	Fr.	Birmingham, Ala./Ramsey HS
Kriston Bell	OT	6-6	280	Fr.	New Orleans, La./Edna Karr HS
Brandon Gilliam	K	6-0	221	Jr.	Vicksburg, Miss./Copiah-Lincoln CC
Drake Gonzalez	RB	6-0	225	Fr.	Collierville, Tenn./St. George Independent
Cornell Harris, Jr.	DL	6-3	295	Fr.	New Orleans, La./St. Augustine HS
Derrick Harden	OL/ TE	6-3	210	Jr.	Olive Branch, Miss./Northwest Miss. CC
Jamarie Hostzclaw	RB	5-9	170	Fr.	North Lauderdale, Fla./Coconut Creek HS
Ethan Johnson	LB	6-0	200	Fr.	Birmingham, Ala./Shades Valley HS
Michael Joiner	DE	6-1	270	Fr.	Ocilla, Ga./Irwin County HS
Phillip McLean	C	6-5	315	Fr.	Myrtle Beach, S.C./Carolina Forest HS
Ajani Mason	DL	6-2	280	Fr.	Tallahassee, Fla./St. John Paul II Catholic
Nathan Nwagwu	CB	6-2	170	Fr.	McCalla, Ala./McAdory HS
Anthony "AJ" Quarels Jr.	LB	6-1	210	Fr.	Hillcrest, Ala./Hillcrest HS
Desjon Robertson	DL	6-1	300	Fr.	Pensacola, Fla./Pensacola Catholic
Ta'Shaun Sims	S	6-2	175	Fr.	Chipley, Fla./Chipley HS
Eric Tarrant	HYB	6-1	205	Fr.	Birmingham, Ala./Parker HS
J'vyon Tatum	OT	6-3	270	Fr.	Forsyth, Ga./Mary Parson HS

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