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Saluki Football adds 8 signees to 2023 signing class

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill announced the second-wave of signees for SIU’s Class of 2023, adding eight more players to the fold on the first day of the February signing period.
Including the December signing day, the Salukis have added 31 players to the roster, featuring 17 incoming freshmen, five FCS transfers, five juco transfers, two Power Five transfers and two FBS transfers.


Jimmy Athans
Running Back, 5-7, 185, Freshman
Lake Geneva, Wis. | IMG Academy

Played four years on the varsity team (CB, RB, K) at Badger High School (WI) before transferring to IMG Academy (FL) … A team captain at IMG and was featured on the top scoring running backs in the state of Florida … Earned multiple offensive and defensive player of the week honors … Selected to play for the IMG Academy London team against the NFL Academy … Also played catcher in baseball and participated in downhill ski racing (Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super G, and Downhill).
Jace Clark
Long Snapper, 6-0, 218, Freshman
Carbondale, Ill. | Carbondale HS

An All-South Seven Conference selection in 2021 and a Second-Team All-South pick in 2022 … Member of the Student Advisory council.
Colton Hoag
Tight End, 6-3, 230, Junior
Le Mars, Iowa | Le Mars HS
Transfer: Iowa Central Community College

Caught 16 passes for 227 yards and 4 TDs in two seasons at Iowa Central … Helped his team to Game One Bowl wins both seasons … At Le Mars HS, was a two-time All-Conference selection and four-time varsity letterwinner … Caught 59 passes for 681 yards and 10 touchdowns in his career … Participated in the 2021 Iowa Shrine Bowl game … A two-time Iowa state qualifier and place winner in wrestling.
Quentin Hunter-Colvin
Safety, 6-2, 195, Sophomore
Apex, N.C. | Apex HS
Transfer: Monroe College

Played in all 8 games in 2022 at Monroe College and led the team with 3 interceptions, while finishing fourth on the squad with 28 tackles … Missed the 2021 season with a knee injury … Earned an associates degree in Sports Management … An All-Conference linebacker and running back at Apex High School from 2017-19.
Drake Johnson
Safety, 6-0, 180, Junior
Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point HS
Transfer: Texas State

Played in 7 games in two seasons at TSU, totaling 6 tackles, a pass breakup and a forced fumble … At Mary Hardin Baylor (2019-20), started five games at cornerback as a sophomore, tallying 16 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and returned 2 interceptions for 42 yards … Blocked a punt on special teams … Started four games as a freshman, appearing in 12 … Tallied 3 interceptions and 25 total tackles.
Jake Parrella
Outside Linebacker, 6-1, 250, Sophomore
Cleveland, Ohio | Lutheran West HS
Transfer: Oregon State

Played one game against Montana State in 2022  and redshirted in 2021 … At Lutheran West, played outside linebacker as well as tight end and wide receiver … Credited with 44 tackles as a junior, adding 23 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumble and three defensive touchdowns … Offensively, caught 22 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns … Also lettered in basketball and earned second-team all-conference honors as a junior.
Vinny Pierre
Safety, 6-1, 195, Freshman
Belle Glade, Fla. | Cardinal Newman HS

A two-time All-State first teamer and two-time All-County, All-Area selection … For his career, totaled 180 tackles, 17 interceptions, 31 pass breakups … As a senior, added 30 carries for 386 yards and 10 catches for 312 yards and nine TDs … Led his team to an 11-1 record in 2022 and state semifinal appearance … A two-time player-of-the-week in Palm Beach County … National Honor Society member … Also ran track and played basketball.
Chris Presto
Outside Linebacker, 6-2, 204, Freshman
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. | Cardinal Newman HS

First-Team All-Palm Beach County by the Palm Beach Post … Voted the “MVP of 561” by New Era Prep … Recorded 11 total TDs and helped lead team to an 11-1 record and Region finalist appearance in 2022 … Returned 2 interceptions and 1 fumble for touchdowns … Nominated for the Team Sports Ministries Man of Character Award for the 2022 season.

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