The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Football Adds 17 on National Signing Day
12/20/2023 7:00:00 AM | Football
Below is a breakdown of the student-athletes who will be joining the program. The players are listed in order of when their National Letter of Intent was received.
BY STATE:
Georgia – 7
Alabama – 6
Florida – 2
Mississippi – 1
Texas – 1
BY POSITION:
Quarterback: 1
Running back: 1
Wide Receiver: 1
Offensive Line: 4
Defensive Line: 5
Linebacker: 3
Defensive Back: 2
HIGH SCHOOL: 12
JUNIOR COLLEGE: 1
TRANSFERS: 4
XAVIER DAISY – WIDE RECEIVER – 6'2'' 200 – NORCROSS, GA – GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN
A three-star recruit from Atlanta…Had 20 receptions for 466 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior…Chose UAB over Arkansas State and Western Michigan
IG – d1xavierr9_ | X – @XavierDaisy2024
🔥 𝐗𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐘 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A dynamic wide receiver from Atlanta, Xavier Daisy is officially a Blazer 🐲#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/AgjajXq0YH
KYLE MOSLEY – NOSE TACKLE – 6'0'' 295 – ATLANTA, GA – CEDAR GROVE
A three-star recruit from Cedar Grove High School…A dominant presence on the defensive line…Chose UAB over Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, Western Kentucky, Army and Navy
IG – kg._5live4 | X – @Kg_Mosley54
🔥 𝐊𝐘𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A dominant presence at the line of scrimmage, join us in welcoming Kyle Mosley to the 205! Mosley is an Atlanta product from Cedar Grove HS.#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/P1YwNGOO9l
ADRIAN POSSE – QUARTERBACK – 6'4'' 220 – MIAMI, FL – MIAMI NORTHWESTERN HS
Three-star quarterback from Miami who chose UAB over Ohio State, Texas A&M, LSU and Notre Dame amongst others
IG – posse_adrian | X – @posse_adrian
🔥 𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
From the 305 to the 205, quarterback Adrian Posse is officially a Blazer 🐲#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/czIHmKPynD
BARRY WALKER – OFFENSIVE LINE – 6'6'' 310 – CORDELE, GA. – CRISP COUNTY HS
Highly recruited three-star offensive lineman with tremendous upside…Chose UAB over Ole Miss, Florida State, Colorado, Arkansas and Kentucky
IG – doubleo2hollywood | X – @Barry_Walker72
🔥 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐄𝐑 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A BIG get for the Blazers in the trenches! Blazer Nation - join us in welcoming Barry Walker from Cordele, Ga. #WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/pGGxyXdFym
JADEN LIGON – OFFENSIVE LINE – 6'4'' 320 – LAGRANGE, GA – LAGRANGE HS
A three star from Georgia…Chose UAB over SMU, Memphis, Troy, Georgia Southern and James Madison
IG – jadenligon2 | X – @JadenLigon
🔥 𝐉𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐍 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
The O-line just got better! Jaden Ligon from Lagrange, Ga. is a Blazer 🐲
Join us in welcoming Jaden to UAB!#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/H2E9XsoQsP
MYLES COOK – DEFENSIVE END – 6'2'' 250 – MADISON, AL – BOB JONES HS
An in-state talent with a massive presence off the edge…Three star recruit that chose UAB over Memphis, Samford and UT Martin
IG – therealmylescook | X – @MylesCook19
TYLAN MCNICHOLS – LINEBACKER – 6'0'' 210 – DECATUR, MISS. – NEWTON COUNTY🔥 𝐌𝐘𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
An in-state talent and dominant threat off the edge, introducing Myles Cook! Cook comes to UAB from Bob Jones HS in Madison, AL.#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/fszZHjoATV
Three-star safety with the ability to play linebacker…Chose UAB over Arkansas, Arkansas State, WKU and Middle Tennessee
IG – tmaccc_ | X – @tylanmcnichols
🔥 𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐂𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐒 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A versatile defender from the 'Sip, join us in welcoming our newest Blazer, Tylan McNichols.#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/jSmX5bhCFX
KELVIN HILL JR. – CORNERBACK – 5'10'' 185 – CARROLLTON, GA. – CARROLLTON
Three-star recruit from Georgia…Has the ability to also play nickel…Chose UAB over Boston College, Georgia Southern and Georgia State
IG – kelvinhill__ | X – @Kelvin_Hill1
🔥 𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐉𝐑 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A ball hawk in the secondary! Kelvin Hill Jr. is officially a Blazer! #WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/034HEBGLSr
NACARI JOHNSON – CORNERBACK – 6'2'' 180 – FAIRBURN, GA. – LANGSTON HUGHES
Three-star from Georgia powerhouse Langston Hughes…Plays with great length at corner…Chose UAB over Florida Atlantic, Akron and Middle Tennessee
IG – cari.2hard | X – @nacarijohnson14
🔥 𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐍 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A lockdown corner with major upside. Blazer Nation, join us in welcoming Nacari Johnson from Fairburn, Ga.#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/OjqJq1W98z
ANTAVIOUS ELDER – NOSE TACKLE – 6'2'' 300 – MADISON, GA. – MORGAN COUNTY HS
Versatile three-star defensive lineman that also played tight end and scored 13 touchdowns in his career…Chose UAB over Florida Atlantic, Middle Tennessee and Dartmouth
IG – d1elder | X – @Antavious8_
EDDY TOUSSOM – LINEBACKER – 6'4'' 245 – WALLER, TEXAS – WALLER HS/NAVARRO
Three-star recruit…Third ranked player at his position in junior college…Was a high school safety that has evolved into a versatile linebacker with ability to rush the passer, play the run and cover…Was originally committed to Minnesota…Has two years of eligibility remaining.
IG – eddy_2sum | X – @Etoussom
🔥 𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐌 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
OFFICIALLY A BLAZER! A long versatile athlete, join us in welcoming Eddy to UAB 🐲#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/kkdqC7wX9L
CHRIS BURGE – DEFENSIVE END – 6'1'' 255 – LEEDS, AL – LEEDS HS
Three-star local product from Leeds…Led his high school to the second round of state playoffs…Chose UAB over Missouri, Maryland, Troy and Jacksonville State
IG – burgepezzy | X – @22yvngchris
🔥 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
A local product from Leeds, edge rusher Chris Burge is staying in the 2️⃣0️⃣5️⃣#WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/eFDglekCKg
J'QUAN MASON – DEFENSIVE END – 6'6'' 200 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – McADORY HS
Three-star local recruit from McAdory HS…Chose UAB over Troy, Samford and Alabama State
IG – notimezero00 | X – @notimeZE0
🔥 𝐉'𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 🔥
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 20, 2023
STAYING HOME! A game-changer at defensive end, J'Quan Mason is officially a Blazer! #WinAsOne | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/Vzs0pYs40H
TRANSFERS:
OC BROTHERS – LINEBACKER – 6'1'' 240 – TITUSVILLE, FLA. – ROCKLEDGE HS – AUBURN/PURDUE
ARMONI GOODWIN – RUNNING BACK – 5'8'' 193 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – HEWITT TRUSSVILLE – LSU
DJ JONES – OFFENSIVE LINE – 6'6'' 310 – JACKSON, AL – JACKSON HS – MURRAY STATE
JONDARIUS MORGAN – OFFENSIVE LINE – 6'3'' 320 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – HUFFMAN HS – SOUTH CAROLINA
