SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word football team added 11 signees to the 2020 signing class on Wednesday, announced head coach
Eric Morris.
Notes
February Signees
Baron Bradley | WR | 6-1 | 190 lbs
High School
Played at Porter High School in Porter, Texas, under Jim Holley… had more than 600 receiving yards and caught 12 TD passes as a senior… helped guide team to become bi-district champions… as a junior, caught 24 passes for 482 yards and eight touchdowns… two-time first team all-district wide receiver and utility player of the year… also honored with academic all-district and academic all-state accolades… named student-athlete of the month in November 2019.
Personal
Mother is Keena Bradley… father played football at ULM and uncle played at McNeese… started playing football at age five… chose to attend UIW because it is a great university with a great coaching staff… planning to major in kinesiology with a goal of becoming a physical trainer.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Baron is an extremely intelligent player who brings a tremendous ability to stretch the field and make big plays."
Tah Mac Bright | LB | 6-2 | 215 lbs
High School
Played at Westside High School in Houston under Jomaul Mason… recorded two interceptions, three TDs, 56 solo tackles, three force fumbles and two fumble recoveries… two-time first team all-district.
Personal
Parents names are Tah and Hilda Ncho… started playing football at 15… has two siblings… both mom and dad played college handball in Cameroon… chose to attend UIW because the coaching staff made him feel like he was part of the family with their honesty… plans to major in kinesiology.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Tah Mac is an extremely athletic linebacker who has the ability to run sideline to sideline and make plays. He will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact."
Greg Chmielewski | DE | 6-7 | 245 lbs
High School
Played at Stony Point in Round Rock, Texas, under Tom Lewinsky, Jesus Garza and John Laidet… took team to first round of playoffs… was academic all-state honorable mention… also competed in shot put.
Personal
Parents are Costas and Ewlina Skordis… started playing football in seventh grade… step father played Aussie rules… chose to attend UIW because he loves the atmosphere, and it's a program he wants to make an impact in… would like to major in computer science.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Greg is a tremendous athlete with an extremely big frame. He has the potential to develop into a force on the defensive line in a variety of ways."
Kaleb Culp | DB | 5-10 | 185 lbs
High School
Played for Parish Episcopal School under Daniel Novakov in Dallas… was a leader on the team, being selected as captain and leadership captain… as a senior, helped team win a state championship… was first team all-district as a safety and wide receiver… selected first team all-state at safety and MVP of TAPPS 1-2… amassed 66 tackles (20 unassisted and 46 assisted) with 4.0 tackles for loss… grabbed one interception and returned it 79 yards… had five pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble… blocked two field goals… had five kickoff returns for 198 yards and eight punt returns for 89 yards… offensively, had 36 receptions for 594 yards and six TDs… also rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries… as a junior, guided team to state semifinals… was first team all-district at running back and safety… named honorable mention all-state at running back and safety… earned special teams district player of the year… recorded 112 tackles, one sack and 14 pass breakups… also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and snagged an interception as a junior… offensively, recorded 371 yards on 51 rushing attempts, contributing two rushing TDs as well… had one reception for three yards… as a sophomore, had 121 tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception… recorded 48 tackles and one forced fumble as a freshman.
Personal
Parents are Gayla and Lonnie Culp… the youngest of four siblings… started playing football at seven years old… chose UIW because he "wanted to be close to home but it also feels like home"… plans to major in business administration because he's interested in corporations and how to successfully run one.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Kaleb is the pure definition of the word 'athlete.' He does it all and at an extremely high level. He will come in and make an impact on our program."
Tylan George | LB | 5-11 | 215 lbs
High School
Played at Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas… as a senior, helped guide team to a 10-3 overall record with a 6-2 mark in district play… prior to Klein Oak High School, played at Davis High School in Houston… best game happened junior year included 20 tackles, one interception, a tackle for loss and a sack… helped guide team to third round of the playoffs… was a two-time all-district linebacker, defensive newcomer of the year and honorable mention for defensive MVP… member of the National Honors Society and took AP classes from grades 7-12.
Personal
Full name is Tylan Evan James George but goes by T. George… calls Carencro, Louisiana, home… parent's names are Vincent George and Chaun Davis… has four siblings… began playing football at 14… plans to be pre-PA at UIW with the goal of becoming a physician.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Tylan is a fast and athletic linebacker who has all the tools to grow into a leader on our defense."
Emerson Haywood | WR | 6-1 | 175 lbs
High School
Played at Goose Creek Memorial High School under Shannon Carter in Baytown, Texas… as a senior, completed 13 of 17 pass attempts for 264 yards and two TDs in one game… also registered four carries for 42 yards in one game… caught one pass for 39 yards… recorded 345 total yards… as a junior, played in seven games and threw four passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns… ran 20 times for 191 yards and three TDs… also had 10 receptions for 209 yards and one touchdown… amassed 452 total yards.
Personal
Parents are Derek and Tracy Haywood… started playing football at 10 years old… has one sister, Kendall… father played basketball and sister played volleyball… planning to major in sports management with the hopes of working in the sports business world.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Emerson is a versatile athlete who excelled at multiple positions in high school. Our team speed immediately improves with this signing."
Nash Jones | OL | 6-3 | 286 lbs
High School
Played for Nacogdoches High School under Darren Allman in Nacogdoches, Texas… helped guide team to first playoff berth in 20+ years… earned first team all-district as a senior and second team all-district as a junior.
Personal
Full name is Nash James Jones… calls Duncanville, Texas, hometown… started playing football at 12 years old… parents are Rod and Veronica Jones… has two brothers and a sister… father played basketball at San Diego State… plans to major in mathematics with the goal of becoming a coach.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Nash is a high motor, athletic offensive tackle who has huge growth potential. He will be an asset not only athletically, but spiritually towards our program."
Martin Klassen | DT | 6-5 | 235 lbs
High School
Played at Seminole High School in Seminole, Texas, under Ty Palmer, Call Barnard and Michael Mann… calls Simcoe, Ontario, home… earned all-district and honorable mention all-state… helped guide team to a 9-4 record, a bi-district appearance and the second round of the playoffs.
Personal
Parents are George and Maria Klassen… has two older siblings… started playing football at 16… chose to attend UIW because it gave him hope for the future… plans to major in business because he sees an opportunity for growth though a business degree.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Martin is a tall and rangy football player who has incredible potential to become a dominant Southland Conference defensive lineman. He plays the game the right way with tremendous effort. Excited for him to join the family."
Kylan Thomas | DB | 5-11 | 190 lbs
High School
Played at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, under Antwain Jimmerson… as a senior wide receiver, amassed over 2,3000 yards of total offense and 30 touchdowns… helped team win district championship as freshman and junior, but guided team to win bi-district all four years… as a freshman was named utility player of the year… as a junior, was named first team all-district and second team all-state… academically, was part of the National Honors Society and was selected first team academic all-district all four years.
Personal
Parents are Adrian and Shaneka Thomas… started playing football at five years old… has two younger brothers… plans to major in kinesiology because he enjoys working with sports and would like to help athletes continue to play the game they love for as long as possible.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Kylan is another dynamic football player from East Texas who will provide an immediate impact in the secondary. He has the mental makeup to be a great team leader on and off the field."
Michael Vargas | OL | 6-5 | 275 lbs
High School
Played at Wichita Falls High School in Wichita Falls, Texas… named first team all-district.
Personal
Parents are Evangeline Padilla and Jorge Vargas… started playing football around seven years old… has two brothers… one brother plays quarterback for Southeastern Oklahoma… chose to attend UIW because he loves the coaches, the team and the Catholic values… plans to major in business because he knows the basics from his dad.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Michael is a natural offensive lineman with a great frame. He will excel in our program, and he has the potential to become a dominant force as he progressively develops."
Cameron Ward | QB | 6-3 | 225 lbs
High School
A dual threat QB who played at Columbia High School in Columbia, Texas, under Brent Mascheck… as both a junior and a senior, threw for more than 1,000 yards at QB… in 2018, completed 72 of 124 pass attempts for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns… also rushed for four TDs… helped team become 2019 co-district champions… earned first team all-district as a QB, honorable mention all-state football and All-Southern Brazoria County first team QB… also named two-time all-district offensive MVP in basketball… was selected honorable mention all-state academically.
Personal
Parents are Calvin and Patrice Ward… has three older siblings… one ran track and field at Houston Baptist… also has two relatives in the NFL (Quandre Diggs plays for the Seattle Seahawks and Quintin Jammer plays for the San Diego Chargers)… started playing football at eight years old… chose UIW because it's where he felt God wanted him to be… major is undecided.
Hear from head coach Eric Morris
"Cam is a big and strong athlete who we believe has one of the best arms in the state of Texas. We are extremely excited to get him in our program to compete."
