TALLAHASSEE, Fla.| Florida A&M University head football coach announced 18 student-athletes signed national letters of intent on Wednesday to continue their athletic careers at FAMU, including three mid-year transfers and one junior college transfer.
 
"Signing Day is one of the most exciting times of the year, as you get to see who the new additions to the team will be," Simmons said. "We've put in a lot of work over the last couple of months, identifying prospective student-athletes, hosting them on official visits and really showing them what FAMU has to offer. The guys we'll add to the program today, we're very excited about. We look forward to getting them here this summer and seeing what they can do as they help us begin our quest to winning a MEAC championship."
 
Simmons landed nine offensive players, including five lineman, two wide receivers, one quarterback and one running back. On the defensive side of the football, the Rattlers signed nine players, including four defensive backs, four linemen and one linebacker.
 
Among the 18 players signed was the addition of Donald Hall, Orlando Heggs II and John Holcombe II as mid-year enrollees. The three student-athletes have been enrolled in the university this semester and will participate in spring practice and the annual Orange and Green game, which is set for March 28 at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
 
2020 FLORIDA A&M FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS as of 2/5/20
 

Tray Bishop

Defensive Back

6-3

210

Dawson, Ga.

Navarro College

• Played at Navarro College last season
• Registered 72 total tackles, with three interceptions
• Returned all three interceptions for touchdowns
• Ranked the fourth best safety in the nation according to 247Sports
• Redshirted freshman year under Kirby Smart at Georgia
• Attended Terrell County High School in Dawson, Ga.
• Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Game
• Chose Florida A&M over offers from TCU and Texas State

 

Michael Brown

Offensive Lineman

6-2

250

Tallahassee, Fla.

Godby HS

• Played football at Godby High School in Tallahassee, Fla.
• An All-Big Bend Honorable Mention selection in 2018
• A two-year starter
• Graded out at 83 percent, with 113 pancakes as a starter
• Helped lead Godby to back-to-back playoff appearances
• Was also a member of the Godby track and field and weightlifting teams
• Participated in the discus in track and field
• Participated in the 2020 Florida/Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game

Jalil Core

Defensive Back

5-11

195

Seffner, Fla.

Armwood HS

• Attended Armwood High School in Seffner, Fla.
• Three-star rated prospect by 247Sports
• Selected as the Tampa Bay Times Hillsborough County Defensive Player of the Year in back to back seasons (2018 and 2019)
• Was a three-year starter for AHS
• As a senior, he recorded 75 total tackles with four interceptions
• Helped lead AHS to the 2019 FHSAA Class 7A State Semifinals
• Also a member of Armwood's 2017 and 2018 FHSAA Class 6A State Runner-Up teams
• Chose FAMU over offers from multiple schools, including Florida State, Iowa, South Florida, Florida Atlantic and Southern Miss

 

Kendarius Cunningham

Offensive Lineman

6-4

307

St. Petersburg, Fla.

Gibbs HS

• Played football at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Fla.
• Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports
• Tampa Bay Times All-Pinellas County Honorable Mention selection in 2019
• Two-year Captain
• Chose FAMU over Florida Atlantic and Toledo

 

Tevin Griffey

Defensive Back

5-11

175

Orlando, Fla.

Dr. Phillips HS

• Played for head coach Rodney Welk at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fla.
• A three-star athlete ranked as the No. 136 cornerback in the 2020 class according to 247Sports and the No. 201 overall recruit from the state of Florida
• As a junior, registered 43 tackles, with eight pass breakups and one interception
• Chose FAMU over Michigan, Toledo, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon

 

Delonus Kabir

Offensive Lineman

6-3

305

Belle Glade, Fla.

Pahokee HS

• Played at Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Fla.
• Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN
• A 2019 Palm Beach Post First Team selection
• A 2019 Sun-Sentinel All-Country Honorable Mention selection
• Chose Florida A&M over Central Florida and Southern Miss

 

Gentle Hunt

Defensive Lineman

5-10

300

Gainesville, Fla.

Gainesville HS

• A three-year starter at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Fla.
• Finished his high school career with 193 tackles, 46 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception
• Rated a three-star athlete by 247 Sports, Rivals and ESPN.
• Was named to the Gainesville Sun All-Area Super 11 Team in 2019
• Was a Gainesville Sun All-Area First Team Selection in 2018 
• Was named to Gainesville Sun All-Area Second-Team as a sophomore in 2017
• Chose FAMU over USF, Middle Tennessee State, Coastal Carolina, Tulane, South Alabama, Tennessee State and Jacksonville State

 

Malcolm Moultrie

Defensive Lineman

6-1

300

Pensacola, Fla.

Booker T. Washington

• Played for head coach Tommy Joe Widdon at Booker T. Washington High School
• Spent junior and senior season playing football
• Registered 63 tackles, including 17 for loss and nine sacks during senior season
• Named All-Area Second Team, DoWorks Sports First Team Defense
• A Subway All-Star
• Also played basketball for two seasons at Booker T. Washington High School
• Selected JV Basketball Championship MVP during the 2017-18 season

 

Aquil Muhammad

Wide Receiver

6-0

180

Decatur, Ga.

Southwest DeKalb HS

• Played football at Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Ga.
• Named to the 2019 Atlanta Journal Constitution All-Metro Dekalb County Team
• Rated a two-star athlete by 247Sports and Rivals
• Helped lead Southwest DeKalb to back–to-back Region Championships
• Chose FAMU over Army, Georgia Southern, Kent State and Eastern Kentucky

 

Benjamin Onwuzo

Defensive Back

5-11

185

Hollywood, Fla.

Chaminade-Madonna Prep

• Attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Fla.
• Rated a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, Rivals and ESPN
• As a senior, recorded 31 tackles with two interceptions
• Won three FHSAA State Titles at Chaminade-Madonna
• Chose FAMU over offers from multiple schools, including Minnesota, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, Boston College, Syracuse, Purdue and Appalachian State

 

Channing Ratcliffe-Campbell

Linebacker

6-0

225

Tampa, Fla.

Armwood HS

• Attended Armwood High School in Seffner, Fla.
• Recorded 90 total tackles, included 19 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a senior
• Named to the 2019 Tampa Bay Times All-Hillsborough County Second-Team
• Helped lead Armwood to the FHSAA Class 7A State Semifinals in 2019

 

Trevon Sanders

Wide Receiver

6-0

160

Homestead, Fla.

South Dade HS

• Attended South Dade High School in Homestead, Fla.
• Helped lead South Dade to back to back playoff appearances
• Chose FAMU over offers from UNLV, Southern Miss, Florida Atlantic, Alabama A&M and Rhode Island

 

Tre'ven Smith

Running Back

5-11

178

Blountstown, Fla.

Blountstown HS

• Attended Blountstown High School in Blountstown, Fla.
• Named the 2019 Florida Dairy Farmers Class IA Player of the Year
• Rushed for 1,950 yards and 22 Touchdowns in 2019
• In addition, he had 10 receiving touchdowns, four kick returns for TDs and two defensive scores
• Set the FHSAA State Championship single-game rushing record with 365 yards and five TDs.
• Also lettered in basketball

 

Christof Troupe

Defensive Tackle

6-2

275

Tallahassee, Fla.

Godby HS

• Attended Goby High School in Tallahassee, Fla.
• Recorded 33 total tackles, with two sacks as a senior
• Helped lead Godby to the 2019 FHSAA Playoffs
• Selected to play in the 2020 Florida/Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game
• A member of the Godby track & field team
• Participated in the shot put and discus

 

Evan Webster

Offensive Lineman

6-4

293

Wauchula, Fla.

Hardee HS

• Played for head coach Brian Kemp at Hardee High School
• A three-star offensive tackle
• Chose Florida A&M over Alcorn State, Bethune-Cookman, South Florida, Florida State, Iowa State, Louisville, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Tulane, UAB, Central Florida, Virginia and Western Kentucky

 
2020 FLORIDA A&M FOOTBALL MID-YEAR PLAYERS as of 2/5/20
 

Donald Hall

Defensive Lineman

6-3

305

Olive Branch, Miss.

Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

• Transferred from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Miss.
• Saw action in six games as a freshman at Prairie View A&M in 2018
• Registered two tackles, one for loss, one forced fumble and on fumble recovery for the Panthers
• Played for head coach Shelby Ford at DeSoto Central High School
• Tabbed one of the top 40 players in the state of Mississippi

 

Orlando Heggs II

Offensive Lineman

6-3

295

Jacksonville, Fla.

Wake Forest

• Transferred from Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C.
• Did not see action and was redshirted during the 2018 season
• Played for legendary coach Corky Rogers in 2016 and Wayne Belger in 2017
• Rated the No. 92 offensive guard in the nation by 247Sports
• A three-star athlete by ESPN and 247Sports
• A first Team all-area and conference selection at The Bolles High School
• Invited to the Blue-Grey All-American game
• No. 30 on Jacksonville.com list of top recruits for 2018

 

John Holcombe II

Quarterback

6-4

249

Humble, Texas

Kansas State

• Transferred from Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan.
• Played in three games under head coach Chris Klieman in 2019
• Went 1-for-3 passing for nine yards and rushed the ball eight times for 23 yards in a 52-0 win over Bowling Green
• Redshirted during the 2018 season
• Played for head coach Brian Ford at Summer Creek High School
• Rated the 13th-best dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2018 by 247Sports, 28th by Rivals and 33rd by ESPN
• Viewed as the fifth-best dual-threat quarterback in the state of Texas by Lone Star Prospects
• Named the UIL District 21-6A Offensive MVP in 2017 after throwing for 2,369 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 551 yards and nine scores

 

2020 Florida A&M National Signing Day List
Name	Position	Height	Weight	Hometown	Previous School
Tray Bishop	Defensive Back	6-3	210	Dawson, Ga.	Navarro College
Michael Brown	Offensive Lineman	6-2	250	Tallahassee, Fla.	Godby HS
Jalil Core	Defensive Back	5-11	195	Seffner, Fla.	Armwood HS
Kendarius Cunningham	Offensive Lineman	6-4	307	St. Petersburg, Fla.	Gibbs HS
Tevin Griffey	Defensive Back	5-11	175	Orlando, Fla.	Dr. Phillips HS
Donald Hall	Defensive Lineman	6-3	305	Olive Branch, Miss.	Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Orlando Heggs II	Offensive Lineman	6-3	295	Jacksonville, Fla.	Wake Forest
John Holcombe II	Quarterback	6-4	249	Humble, Texas	Kansas State
Gentle Hunt	Defensive Lineman	5-10	300	Gainesville, Fla.	Gainesville HS
Delonus Kabir	Offensive Lineman	6-3	305	Belle Glade, Fla.	Pahokee
Malcolm Moultrie	Defensive Lineman	6-1	300	Pensacola, Fla.	Booker T. Washington HS
Aquil Muhammad	Wide Receiver	6-0	180	Decatur, Ga.	Southwest DeKalb HS
Benjamin Onwuzo	Defensive Back	5-11	185	Hollywood, Fla.	Chaminade-Madonna Prep
Channing Ratcliffe-Campbell	Linebacker	6-0	225	Tampa, Fla.	Armwood HS
Trevon Sanders	Wide Receiver	6-0	160	Homestead, Fla.	South Dade HS
Tre'ven Smith	Running Back	5-11	178	Blountstown, Fla.	Blountstown HS
Christof Troupe	Defensive Tackle	6-2	275	Tallahassee, Fla.	Godby HS
Evan Webster	Offensive Lineman	6-4	293	Wauchula, Fla.	Hardee HS

 
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