POCATELLO, Idaho- Idaho State football coach Mike Kramer has announced his 2015 recruiting class. The class includes 17 defensive players and five offensive players. Of the 22 players, only four are from the junior college ranks.
"Overall we are extremely limited on who we can recruit on offense because we return so many scholarship players," Kramer said. "On defense it was open season at every position. Defensively we recruited two classes, one that will have an immediate impact and another class that will be the best defensive class I have ever been associated with in two to three years down the road. We were heavy on the defensive line, recruiting three levels of a player, a starter, backup and redshirt. Our main concern now is performance at quarterback and punter."
Kramer has also announced that Tate Razor, Spencer Harshman, Trae Pilster and Jakori Ford will receive scholarships in the fall of 2015. Pilster has also been moved to wide receiver.
Here is a closer look at each of the new Bengals.
Jake Pettit, 6-3, 230, Santa Barbara, Calif., Santa Barbara Community College, LB, Jr.
Junior College: (2014) Had 111 tackles, three sacks, 14 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and three pass break ups ... named the Santa Barbara Junior College Defensive MVP.
High School: Second-team all-conference at running back … three-year starter … led his team to four consecutive state championships … parents are Joe Pettit and Tessa Debould … was coached by Craig Moropoulus.
Spencer Hoff, 6-3, 268, San Bernardino, Calif., San Bernardino JC, DL, Jr.
Junior College: (2014) Had 51 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six sacks for a loss of 45 yards.
High School: First-team all-conference as a defensive tackle … named the Lineman of the Year … parents are Dave and Tammy Hoff … was coached by John Shipp.
Chance Salutregui, 6-4, 227, Nampa, Idaho, Skyview HS., DL, Fr.
Skyview HS: 2013 GOL Defensive Player of the Year … four-time all-conference … second-team all-state in 2014 … four-year varsity starter … four-year letter winner in football, one-year in basketball, one year in wrestling and a two-time letter winner in rodeo … two-time state qualifier for rodeo … parents are JD and Lisa … was coached by David Young.
Mason Jackson, 6-1, 214, Pasco, Wash., Richland HS., LB, Fr.
Richland HS: Three-time letter winner in football and track and field … two-time second-team all-conference as a defensive end … all-state underclassmen honorable mention as a junior … two-time WIAA academic state champion … Oregon Relay Top 5 in the 100m dash in 2012 … parents are Leon and Noel … was coached by Mike Niehold.
Daniel Heck, 6-2, 270, Emmett, Idaho, Emmett HS., DL, Fr.
Emmett HS: Four-year letter winner in football … as a senior in 2014 named to the 3A all-state first-team as a defensive and offensive lineman … named the conference Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-conference as a senior … named to the American Family Insurance All-USA Idaho Football Team Defensive Line … participated in the Idaho El Kora Shriner All-Star game … received the 2014 Emmett High School Player of the Year award … in 2014 ranked No. 9 by Scout.com in the Preseason Top 10 high school players for the Big Sky region … as a junior named to the 4A SIC all-conference second-team … 2013 Emmett High School Defensive Player of the Year … 2013 4A SIC Academic Award … as a sophomore earned honorable mention as an offensive lineman … 2012 (NUC) Combine Leadership Award Winner … 2012 (NUC) Combine Offensive and defensive line MVP … 2012 SIC Academic Award.
Braiden Beckman, 6-0, 210, Kent, Wash., Kentridge HS., LB, Fr.
Kentridge HS: Associated Press first-team all-state and named to the first-team All-Western Washington team by King 5 News … first-team all-area by the Seattle Times … White Chip recruit by the Seattle Times … named the Defensive Lineman of the Year by the SPSL Coaches … first-team all-league linebacker and second-team all-league by the SPSL coaches … as a junior set the school record for tackle with 148 and broke his record as a senior with 165 … was coached by Marty Osborn … parents are Jim and Lisa Beckman.
Chris "Scooby" Reynolds Jr., 6-3, 193, Lakewood, Wash., Foss HS., WR, Fr.
Henry Foss HS: Two-time first-team all-league as a defensive back … second-team all-league as a wide receiver … honorable mention all-state athlete … parents are Chris Reynolds Sr. and Ally Skinner-Reynolds … was coached by Patrick Johnson.
Robert Kvinsland, 6-3, 192, Gig Harbor, Wash., Peninsula HS., QB, Fr.
Peninsula HS: Named to the Tacoma News Tribune All-Area team … SPSL Offensive MVP … King 5 All-Western Washington … Tacoma Athletic Club Fall Athlete of the Year … 2,700 yards passing and 28 touchdown passes … parents are John and Jodi … was coached by Ross Filkins.
Tristan Cano, 6-2, 245, Rigby, Idaho, Rigby HS., DL, Fr.
Rigby HS: Three-year varsity starter and letter winner … all-conference honorable mention on the offensive and defensive line … all-state honorable mention on the offensive and defensive line … three-year letter winner in track and field … placed eighth at districts … parents are Nick and Amy … was coached by Randel Waite.
Kody Graves, 6-1, 209, Nampa, Idaho, Skyview HS., LB, Fr.
Skyview HS: 4A SIC Co-Defensive Player of the Year … first-team all-state and named the team defensive MVP … three-year starter … two-time SIC academic honors … two-time all-conference in baseball and three-year starter … four-year letter winner … coached by David Young … parents are Scott and Melissa Graves … brothers Tyler and Hagen are currently on the team.
Rasheed Williams, 6-1, 260, Buena Park, Calif., Mater Dei HS., DL, Fr.
Mater Dei HS: Had 44 tackles, seven sacks and 21 quarterback hurries as a senior … named first-team All Trinity League as a junior and senior … named to the All-Orange County first-team in 2014 and was the Mater Dei High School Defensive Player of the Year … parents are Ty and Adrian … was coached by Bruce Rollinson.
Jayson Miller, 6-1, 180, San Dimas, Calif., Baldwin Park HS., DB, Fr.
Baldwin Park HS: In 2014 had 65 receptions and 1,068 yards ... had an average of 16.4 yards a catch and 13 touchdowns ... four-time Max Preps Player of the Week ... 86 total tackles with five interceptions, two sacks, 17 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery ... parents are Tim, Cheryl Miller and step mother is Gabriela Vidrio ... was coached by Daniel Algattas.
Treven Aloi, 6-1, 323, Murray, Utah, Murray HS., DL, Fr.
Murray HS: First-team All-Region 7 and honorable mention all-state in 2014 ... all-region 7 second-team and honorable mention all-state in 2013 ... had 64 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 20 TFL and seven quarterback hurries while being double and triple-teamed ... on the offensive line he led the team in pancake blocks for an offense that averaged 30.2 points a game ... holds most Murray High School weight lifting scores ... parents are Sone and Lauri ... was coached my Mike Richmond.
Nikko Taylor, 6-1, 275, Fontana, Calif., Riverside Junior College, DL, Jr.
Appeared in five games in 2014 at Riverside Junior College ... made 12 tackles in the five games.
Luke Holloway, 6-3, 204, El Cajon, Calif., Helix HS., LB, Fr.
Helix HS: Two way starter at tight end and defensive end and outside linebacker ... 18.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, two blocked passes, three catches for 30 yards and was named to the San Diego Preps second-team All CIF defensive end ... was a member of the 2014 San Diego CIF runner up team ... 2012 and 2013 team won the Grossmont Hills League championship ... in 2011 won the California State Division II championship ... received the Helix Charter "Scottie Dawg" which is to honor the football player that exemplifies what a student-athlete should model ... three-year letter winner in football, basketball and track and field ... served two mission trips while in high school to the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica ... parents are Blair and Helena ... was coached by Troy Starr.
Ty Flanagan, 5-10, 190, Las Vegas, Nev., Mojave HS., RB, Fr.
Mojave HS: Rushed for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior ... also had 62 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown ... all-state honors and was the league MVP ... had 3,673 yards and 46 touchdowns in high school.
Garrett Smith, 6-6, 335, Shelley, Idaho, Shelley HS. OL Fr.
Shelley HS: Will return from an LDS mission this summer … 2012 all-area and all-conference offensive lineman … 2012 3A second-team all-state offensive lineman … eagle scout … two-year letter winner in basketball … parents are Allen and Janice … was coached by Travis Hobsen.
Taj Jones, 5-10, 150, Corona, Calif., Roosevelt, HS., DB, Fr.
Roosevelt HS: Had 67 solo tackles and 84 total tackles as a senior … finished with two interceptions, one fumble recovery and 15 pass deflections … on offense averaged 23.7 yards a catch and scored five touchdowns … parents are Dakeba and Tacasha Jones … was coached by Anthony Barile.
Robert Schwenke, 6-2, 300, Salt Lake City, Utah, Brighton HS., DL, Fr.
Brighton HS: Had 83 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries … first-team all-region 5A and second-team all-state … plays rugby and led the team to the state championship … currently leads the state in scoring in rugby at his position … parents are Alapati and Lata and was coached by Ryan Bullet.Nico Aguirre, 5-11, 193, Brawley, Calif., Brawley HS, DB, Fr.Brawley HS: As a running back rushed for 1,021 yards as a senior ... averaged 8.2 yards a carry on 125 carries ... rushed for 78.5 yards as game ... had 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns ... parents are Javier and Sonia Curiel ... was coached by Jon Self. Matt Peterson, 6-2, 188, Blackfoot, Idaho, Blackfoot HS., WR, Fr.Blackfoot HS: As a senior earned first-team all-state honors in 2014 ... had 52 catches for 780 yards and eight touchdowns ... three-year varsity starter ... two-year letterman in basketball ... placed second in state in the 300m hurdles in track (39.1 seconds) and third in the long jump (21 feet 1 inch) ... parents are David and Naomi ... was coached by Stan Buck. Luis Navarro, 6-3, 235, Imperial, Calif., Grossmont JC, LB, So.Grossmont Junior College: Had 45 tackles, 30 being solo in 2014 ... averaged five tackles a game ... had two sacks for a loss of 21 yards ... parents are Leticia and Luis ... was coached by Michael Jordan.
2015 Idaho State Football Signing Class
Jayson Miller, 6-1, 180, San Dimas, Calif., Baldwin Park HS., DB, Fr.
Taj Jones, 5-10, 150, Corona, Calif., Roosevelt HS., DB. Fr.
Treven Aloi, 6-1, 323, Murray, Utah, Murray HS., DL, Fr.
Tristan Cano, 6-2, 245, Rigby, Idaho, Rigby HS., DL, Fr.Robert Schwenke, 6-2, 300, Salt Lake City, Utah, Brighton HS., DL, Fr.
Nico Aguirre, 5-11, 193, Brawley, Calif., Brawley HS, DB, Fr.
Daniel Heck, 6-2, 270, Emmett, Idaho, Emmett HS., DL, Fr.
Spencer Hoff, 6-3, 268, San Bernardino, Calif., San Bernardino JC, DL, Jr.
Chance Salutregui, 6-4, 227, Nampa, Idaho, Skyview HS., DL, Fr.
Nikko Taylor, 6-1, 275, Fontana, Calif., Riverside Junior College, DL, Jr.
Rasheed Williams, 6-1, 260, Buena Park, Calif., Mater Dei HS., DL, Fr.
Braiden Beckman, 6-0, 210, Kent, Wash., Kentridge HS., LB, Fr.
Kody Graves, 6-1, 209, Nampa, Idaho, Skyview HS., LB, Fr.
Luis Navarro, 6-3, 235, Imperial, Calif., Grossmont JC, LB, So.
Luke Holloway, 6-3, 204, El Cajon, Calif., Helix HS., LB, Fr.
Mason Jackson, 6-1, 214, Pasco, Wash., Richland HS., LB, Fr.
Jake Pettit, 6-3, 230, Santa Barbara, Calif., Santa Barbara Community College, LB, Jr.
Robert Kvinsland, 6-3, 192, Gig Harbor, Wash., Peninsula HS., QB, Fr.
Ty Flanagan, 5-10, 190, Las Vegas, Nev., Mojave HS., RB, Fr.
Chris "Scooby" Reynolds Jr., 6-3, 193, Lakewood, Wash., Foss HS., WR, Fr.
Matt Peterson, 6-2, 188, Blackfoot, Idaho, Blackfoot HS., WR, Fr.
Garrett Smith, 6-6, 335, Shelley, Idaho, Shelley HS. OL Fr.
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