Football | 2/4/2015 4:00:00 PM
Moon Township, Pa. – Head Coach
John Banaszak of the
Robert Morris University football team announced Wednesday that 17 student-athletes have committed to commence their collegiate careers with the Colonials in 2015.
All 17 players will join RMU in the 2015-16 academic year as true freshmen.
The 2015 RMU recruiting class includes student-athletes from seven distinct states. Of RMU's incoming recruits, nine are listed on offense and eight are listed on defense.
"We're very excited that these 17 student-athletes have committed to Robert Morris," Banaszak said. "It's a group that we believe has a lot of depth and one with some young men that are capable of filling in some holes on our team."
Three of RMU's incoming recruits are defensive backs and three are linebackers, tied for the most among any position group thus far in this class.
Spring practice for Robert Morris begins the week of March 16. The annual spring game is tentatively set for Saturday, April 18.
Robert Morris 2015 Football Recruiting Class
Incoming Freshmen (22)(The following list has been updated since the initial posting; most recent update July 6) | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Year | Hometown / High School |
| Ian Bjuro | OL | 6-3 | 280 | So. | Spanish Fort, Ala. / Spanish Fort |
| Aidan Black | TE | 6-3 | 230 | Fr. | Athens, Ga. / Athens Academy |
| Tyler Brown | QB | 6-2 | 200 | Fr. | Huntington, W.Va. / Spring Valley |
| Adam Check | K/P | 6-0 | 185 | Fr. | McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour |
| Devon DeFrances | LB | 5-11 | 210 | Fr. | West Bloomfield, Mich. / St. Mary's Preparatory |
| Krys Diaz | OL | 6-3 | 280 | Fr. | Montclair, N.J. / Montclair |
| Harrison Everley | OL | 6-6 | 315 | Fr. | Clairton, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson |
| Amir Fenwick | DL | 6-2 | 265 | Fr. | Clinton, Md. / Frederick Douglass |
| Scott Goodwill | LB/P | 6-2 | 215 | Fr. | Powell, Ohio / Olentangy Liberty |
| Trey Harper | DE/LS | 6-4 | 245 | Fr. | Centerville, Ohio / Chaminade-Julienne |
| William Kirch | K | 6-2 | 160 | Fr. | Athens, Ga. / Cedar Shoals |
| Antoine Means | DB | 6-3 | 180 | Fr. | Owings Mills, Md. / New Town |
| Riley Metheney | OL | 6-4 | 275 | Fr. | Clearwater, Fla. / Countryside |
| Logan Moroney | TE | 6-3 | 210 | Fr. | East Brady, Pa. / Karns City |
| Roger Richardson IV | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Fr. | Glenn Dale, Md. / Our Lady of Good Counsel |
| Warren Robinson | WR | 5-9 | 180 | Fr. | Delray Beach, Fla. / American Heritage |
| Andrew Romanchak | DB | 6-2 | 190 | Fr. | Freeport, Pa. / Freeport |
| Mike Roper | TE | 6-0 | 240 | Fr. | Bridgeville, Pa. / Chartiers Valley |
| Dante Satcher | RB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr. | Clearwater, Fla. / Countryside |
| Malik Wells | RB | 5-9 | 175 | Fr. | Washington, Pa. / Washington |
| Aaron Williams | ATH | 5-10 | 185 | Fr. | Columbus, Ohio / Hamilton Township |
| Adam Wollet | LB | 6-0 | 225 | Fr. | Poland, Ohio / Poland Seminary |
Ian Bjuro (OL) – Named to
USA Today All-Alabama team after senior year at Spanish Fort High School … Helped the Toros win 5A state championships on three occasions (2010, 2012, 2013) … Was a two-time all-county selection … Lettered four years in football and three in basketball for Spanish Fort … Started every game in his lone season at Nassau Community College … Helped the Lions finish the season undefeated, capped off by a victory in the Valley of the Sun Bowl … Blocked for a quarterback and running back that were named all-conference first team at Nassau … Was a member of FBS program Louisiana-Lafayette in spring of 2015.
Aidan Black (TE) – Coached by Michael Gunn and Don Chuboff at Athens Academy … Named All-Northeast Georgia in each of the past two years … Also earned first team all-region and all-county honors at tight end in his senior season … Caught 17 passes for 241 yards and a pair of touchdowns in 2014 … Also earned three letters each in basketball and track & field … Plans to major in business … Son of Joel and Michelle Black … Has one younger brother, Mason.
Tyler Brown (QB) – Coached by Brad Dingess at Spring Valley High School … Named first team all-state and first team all-tri-state … Was a finalist for the Kennedy Award, given to the top player in the state of West Virginia … Finished as Spring Valley's all-time leader in a bevy of offensive categories including passing yards, completions, passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and scoring … Compiled over 3,000 yards of total offense in 2014 with 41 total touchdowns … Also ranks third all-time in rushing yards in school history … Served as a team captain for the Timberwolves … Son of Nathan and Gretchen Brown … Has two siblings, Hailey and Spencer.
Adam Check (K/P) - Coached by Lou Cerro at Montour High School … Earned All-Parkway Conference First Team honors as both a kicker and punter after his senior season … Averaged 39 yards per punt during the 2014 season, featuring a long of 60 yards … Tallied 2,874 kickoff yards on 53 kickoffs in his senior year, averaging more than 54 yards per attempt … Was ranked among the top 100 nationally as a punter in his class according to
Kohl's Kicking … Claimed all-conference second team accolades at punter in 2013 … Son of John and Jill Check … Has one brother, Kevin.
Devon DeFrances (LB) – Coached by George Porritt at St. Mary's Preparatory … Was an all-league performer … Helped the Eagles pitch a shutout in the state championship game in 2014 … Selected as an all-county honoree … Served as a team captain during his senior season … Blocked a punt and recovered a fumble in his team's state semifinal win in 2014 … Son of John and Kathleen DeFrances.
Krys Diaz (OL) – Coached by John Fiore at Montclair High School … Led the Mounties to three consecutive North 1 Group V state championships … Named All-Super Essex Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year … Helped Montclair to a 46-2 record in his time with the program … Also named first team all-conference … Competed in wrestling where he earned a district championship … Participated in both track & field and lacrosse as well … Son of Armando Diaz and Denice Corpening-Diaz … Has two brothers, Nagee Diaz-Corpening and Dominic Diaz, and two sisters, Racquel Hale-Corpening and Gabrielle Diaz.
Harrison Everley (OL) – Coached by Bill Cherpak and Pat Oster at Thomas Jefferson High School … Helped the Jaguars to a Big Nine Conference championship and an 11-1 record in 2014 … Claimed All-Conference honors … Blocked for a running back that finished with 1,994 rushing yards, averaging 8.6 per carry, and 39 touchdowns last season … Blocked for an offense that averaged over 390 total yards per game … Son of Brian and Joanne Everley … Is the second oldest of six children … His five siblings are Zack, Spencer, Sabrina, Nathan and Beckett.
Amir Fenwick (DE) – Coached by Julius Pinkney at Frederick Douglass High School … Named The Gazette Player of the Year … Led the Eagles to a perfect 14-0 season and the 2A state championship, the first in school history, in 2014 … Earned first team all-state honors … Finished with 51 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks and a forced fumble in 2014 … Was a four-year starter for Frederick Douglass … Participated in the Offense-Defense All-American Senior Bowl this past January at the Orland Citrus Bowl … Helped the Eagles reach the state title game in 2011 and 2012 … Was part of a 2014 defense that pitched eight shutouts and allowed fewer than four points per game … Also claimed all-metro first team and all-county honors … Plans to major in sport management … Son of James Fenwick … Has two older siblings, James and Tiara, and a younger sister, Jamie.
Scott Goodwill (LB/P) – Coached by Steven Hale at Olentangy Liberty High School … Compiled 111 tackles, including 71 solo stops, for the Patriots in 2014 … Added 23 tackles for loss along with eight sacks in his senior season … Named All-Ohio Capital Conference First Team on two occasions … Selected to the Associated Press All-Central District Second Team … Posted three forced fumbles and an interception while returning a fumble for a touchdown in 2014 … Helped his team reach the second round of the state tournament in 2014 before losing to eventual state champion … Son of Paul and Stacey Goodwill … Has two older sisters, Sydney and Spencer.
Trey Harper (DE/LS) – Coached by Marcus Colvin at Chaminade-Julienne High School … Selected as one of the top 25 defensive line prospects in Ohio by
JJHuddle.com … Named All-Greater Catholic League … Finished among the top 15 in the league with 65 tackles in 2014 … Added six passes defended, five sacks and three blocked kicks this past season … Was a proficient long and short snapper with no errant snaps last season … Also served as a team captain for the Eagles … Son of Dave and Melissa Harper … Has three brothers, Jake, Drew and Nate.
William Kirch (K) – Coached by Chris Davis and Scott Wilkins at Cedar Shoals High School … Was an honorable mention all-state kicker … Earned a ranking of 4.5 stars from
Kohl's Kicking … Won a player of the week honor and served as captain in his senior season … Son of Bill Kirch and Beth Shackleford … Has two siblings, Catie Beth and Cullen.
Antoine Means (DB) – Coached by Garry Smith at New Town High School … Tallied 61 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in his senior season … Named one of the top defensive backs in this class by MarylandVarsity.com … Selected to a pre-season all-state team … Was a three-year starter for the Titans … Son of Antoine Means and Amira Welborn … Has one brother, Xavier.
Riley Metheney (OL) – Coached by Eric Schmitz and offensive line coach Raymond Schroeder at Countryside High School … Invited to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … Earned all-district and all-conference honors … Selected as a Pinellas County All-Star and then won offensive lineman MVP honors in the All-Star game … Son of Heather Metheney … Has three brothers, Rhett, Reece and Ryder.
Logan Moroney (TE) – Coached by Edwin Conto at Karns City High School … Caught 64 passes for 997 yards in his career for the Gremlins … Named to the Leader Times All-Star Team in 2013 and 2014 … Earned a trio of all-conference honors, two at wide receiver and one at kicker … Helped Karns City reach the state quarterfinals in three different seasons … Claimed an All-Star selection from the Butler Eagle in 2014 … Caught nine touchdowns in his junior season … Set Karns City career record for touchbacks and also broke the school's single-season record for kickoff yards … Owns the bench press record at Karns City (365 lb) … Was also an all-district forward in basketball as he led District 9 in rebounds … Finished in the top 10 in the state in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and owns school records in both disciplines (10.7, 22.2) … Mother is Jerilynn Hiles and stepfather is David Hiles.
Roger Richardson IV (DB) – Coached by Bob Milloy at Our Lady of Good Counsel … Selected as a three-star prospect by
247sports … Also named as a top-40 prospect in the state of Maryland … Selected to the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star game … Named all-county and All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference … Was a four-year letterman who played on a pair of conference championship squads … Posted two interceptions and made 60 tackles in his senior campaign … Helped the Falcons to a 10-2 record in 2014 and an 11-1 mark in 2013 … Son of Roger and Lynzi Richardson … Has four siblings, Justin, Tyree, Levaniel and Zoey.
Warren Robinson (WR) – Coached by Stacy Sizemore at American Heritage School … Was labeled a two-star prospect by
Rivals … Earned the 2015 Anquan Boldin Player of the Year honor … Versatile athlete compiled 1,030 rushing yards and 945 passing yards in his senior season … Totaled 32 touchdowns in 2014, 21 of which were rushing, seven passing, two receiving and one via punt return … Earned Offensive MVP honors in the Clash of Scholar Athletes All-Star Game, an annual contest between Florida and Georgia … Led the Stallions to an 11-2 record in his senior season and a berth in the 3A state championship game … Was a top-three finalist for the Palm Beach County Player of the Year award … Named all-state second team … Plans to major in sport management … Son of Wendell Sr. and Serena Banks … Has one brother, Wendell Jr., and one sister, Dara.
Andrew Romanchak (DB) – Coached by John Gaillot at Freeport High School … Earned Allegheny Conference First Team honors … Also selected as a Butler Eagle Sweet 16 All-Star … Contributed 43 tackles and made five interceptions as a safety in 2014 … His five picks ranked second in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League … Also was a major contributor at quarterback for the Yellowjackets … Broke Freeport's single-season passing record his senior season with 1,922 yards while also tossing 17 touchdowns, the third-highest total in the WPIAL … Rushed for 617 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014 … Threw for a school-record 442 yards, and five touchdowns, in a single game in 2014, the third-highest total in WPIAL single-game history … Also competes in track & field … Son of Joe and Terri Romanchak ... Has one younger brother, Austin.
Mike Roper (TE) – Coached by Niel Leobig at Chartiers Valley High School … Was an All-Parkway Conference honorable mention selection in 2014 … Totaled 95 carries for 558 yards and six touchdowns whole also tallying 63 tackles on the defensive end … Served as a team captain for the Colts in his senior season … Excelled in wrestling where he earned a section championship … Son of Bill and Jennifer Roper … Has two younger sisters, Jaylynn and Aleena.
Dante Satcher (RB) – Coached by Eric Schmitz at Countryside High School … Named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 14 MVP in 2014 … Ran 168 times for 1,197 yards, averaging 7.1 per carry, and 12 touchdowns in his senior season … Was also selected to play in the Pinellas County All-Star game and named All-County … Won the offensive MVP honor in the aforementioned All-Star game … Posted a pair of 200-yard rushing games in 2014 … Also competed in track & field … Son of Charles and Marlaina Satcher … Has one brother, Tariq.
Malik Wells (RB) – Coached by Mike Bosnic at Washington High School … Earned all-state honorable mention honors … Selected as a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab 22 South member … Compiled 146 carries for 1,406 yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season for the Prexies … Helped Washington to an 11-1 record in his senior season … Was a two-time All-Interstate Conference First Team honoree … Son of Mark and Angelo Wells … Has one sister, Maya, and two brothers, Deangelo and Eric.
Aaron Williams (ATH) – Coached by Nathan Hillerich at Hamilton Township High School … Departs Hamilton as the school's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (4,562) and touchdowns (59) … Ran for 1,153 yards on 155 carries in 2014, averaging 7.4 per attempt … Finished with 22 touchdowns in his senior season along with 197 receiving yards … Also returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns for the Rangers in 2014 … Earned all-district accolades despite only playing in seven games in his senior season … Served as a co-captain while leading Hamilton to a Mid-State League Buckeye Division title and a Division II playoff berth in 2014 … Was a four-year starter for the Rangers … Plans to major in journalism … Son of Aaron and Tyra Williams … Has two younger brothers, Jeremiah and Tion.
Adam Wollet (LB) – Coached by Mark Brungard, a former FCS national champion, at Poland Seminary High School … Departs Poland as the school's all-time leading tackler with 327 stops … Earned Associated Press All-Ohio Second Team honors … Also selected All-Northeast Ohio First Team and all-conference first team … Served as a team captain for the Bulldogs in his senior season while leading the team to a 10-2 record … Was a three-year starter for Poland Seminary … Was the recipient of a Scholar-Athlete award from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame … Is a member of the National Honor Society … Son of Harry and Joanne Wollet … Has one older sister, Jillian, and one older brother, Luke … Luke was a three-time All-Mid-American Conference safety at Kent State.
