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RMU Football Announces the 2026 Recruiting Class

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Robert Morris Football head coach Bernard Clark Jr. and his staff have officially welcomed a 34-man signing class for the 2026 season, blending high-end regional talent with key veteran transfers. This incoming group addresses depth across the roster and looks to leverage this versatile class as they continue their growth within the Northeast Conference.
 
The 2026 Robert Morris quarterback room is undergoing a complete transformation, anchored by two experienced transfers and a highly decorated freshman from a national powerhouse. The unit centers on a high-ceiling foundation featuring Carson Haggard, a 6-foot, 180-pound graduate transfer from Abilene Christian known for his efficiency and FCS playoff experience; Dylan Hassid, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound transfer from Tennessee Tech and Moorpark College who brings a physical, dual-threat playstyle; and Jackson Frey, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound freshman from St. Xavier High School, who passed for 2,402 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.
 
The incoming wide receiver class features a mix of size and speed. Brody Graham (6'3") and Domonic Eyo (6'2"), a pair of transfers, will provide immediate physical advantages on the perimeter. They are joined by vertical threat Isaac Matthews IV and explosive freshman Brady Evans, who joins his older brother, current RMU receiver Tyler Evans, to bolster the Colonials' passing attack this fall. Kymone Brown, a two-time Tribune-Review Player of the Year from Jeannette, Pa. rounds out the receiver corps.
 
The incoming offensive line for the 2026 class emphasizes sheer physical presence, with the collective group averaging approximately 300 pounds. This massive front includes 335-pound freshmen Nishon White and 300-pound Patrick Saddler, as well as veteran transfers Isaiah Durham and Josh Graeper. By rounding out the unit with 290-pound East Central University transfer Kollin Mosley and 6-foot-6 UConn transfer Toluwanimi Tunde, the Colonials have established a formidable wall to protect the backfield this season.
 
The incoming defensive line class includes a diverse group of six players ranging from towering edge rushers to stout interior defenders. The unit consists of 287-pound Marshall transfer Ali Abbasi; Dayton transfer Brandon Martin, who was a Phil Steele first-team All-PFL selection; and Akron transfer Kam Cheatom, a Pittsburgh native who played at Brashear. Adding further depth are Utah State transfer John Gayer, a 6-foot-4 junior college All-American, and 6-foot-6 New Mexico transfer Max Lantzsch, who provides massive length on the perimeter. Canadian freshman Steven Buckeridge rounds out the group, bringing international talent from Ontario to the Colonials' front four.
 
Amanuel Dickson, a 5-foot-10, 215-pound transfer from Chattanooga, is the lone linebacker in the 2026 signing class. Dickson appeared in 12 games for the Mocs last season and carries a professional athletic background as the son of former Mississippi State offensive lineman Manuel Dickson.
 
The 2026 cornerback class features a mix of veteran transfers and a high-upside freshman. Michael Weaver Jr. is a graduate transfer from Saint Anselm who will join the team in the fall. Mekhi Kilburn, a 5-foot-11 senior, arrives from Ohio Dominican, while Quedrion Miles, a 6-foot junior, joins the secondary from Virginia State. Rounding out the group is talented incoming freshmen Moon Area's own Myles Turner.  
 
The 2026 safety class is composed of four players bringing a mix of high-level high school production and collegiate experience. Owen Barry-Wilson, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound freshman from Westerville North in Ohio, joins the program after earning all-district honors and multiple Division I scholarship offers. He is joined by Sean Cervantes, an athletic newcomer who played at Los Medanos College last year, and Devin German, a 5-foot-10 defensive back from Riverview, Florida. The group is completed by Chyco Williams, a 6-foot transfer from Rhodes College who recorded five interceptions last season and brings 4.4 speed to the back end of the defense.
 
To ensure stability on special teams, the Colonials added two dedicated long snappers. James Gardner, a freshman from Upper St. Clair, joins the program to compete for the starting role alongside Jace Neely, a transfer from Davenport University. Neely, a Las Vegas native, appeared in 13 games over the last two seasons and brings proven collegiate experience to the team
 
The kicking and punting units will feature Gannon transfer Bryson Costa, who averaged 43.6 yards per punt and was named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List. He is joined by Lucca Alcaraz Valens, a Somerville, Massachusetts, native with 50-plus yard range, and Tyler Borombozin, a highly rated kicker from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Finley Keller, a 6-foot-2 athlete from North Ridgeville, Ohio, adds further depth with a powerful leg for the punting unit.
 
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Players Mentioned

Tyler Evans

#11 Tyler Evans

WR
5' 8"
Junior
Ali Abbasi

Ali Abbasi

DL
6' 3"
Graduate Student
Sean Cervantes

Sean Cervantes

S
5' 11"
Junior
Kam Cheatom

Kam Cheatom

DL
6' 3"
Junior
Bryson Costa

Bryson Costa

K
6' 0"
Junior
Isaiah Durham

Isaiah Durham

OL
6' 2"
Senior
John Gayer

John Gayer

DL
6' 4"
Senior
Josh Graeper

Josh Graeper

OL
6' 2"
Junior
Brody Graham

Brody Graham

WR
6' 3"
Sophomore
Carson Haggard

Carson Haggard

QB
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Tyler Evans

#11 Tyler Evans

5' 8"
Junior
WR
Ali Abbasi

Ali Abbasi

6' 3"
Graduate Student
DL
Sean Cervantes

Sean Cervantes

5' 11"
Junior
S
Kam Cheatom

Kam Cheatom

6' 3"
Junior
DL
Bryson Costa

Bryson Costa

6' 0"
Junior
K
Isaiah Durham

Isaiah Durham

6' 2"
Senior
OL
John Gayer

John Gayer

6' 4"
Senior
DL
Josh Graeper

Josh Graeper

6' 2"
Junior
OL
Brody Graham

Brody Graham

6' 3"
Sophomore
WR
Carson Haggard

Carson Haggard

6' 0"
Sophomore
QB