RENO, Nev. - Nevada Football head coach Jeff Choate announced the addition of 26 student-athletes to the program during Wednesday's first day of the December signing period.

The class is made up of 25 prep standouts and one junior college addition. The members of the class hail from nine different states covering four time zones—while five states are represented by one member, states with multiple members of the Nevada class are California (12), Nevada (four), Texas (three), and Arizona (two).

"It's a group that I'm really excited about—we met a lot of needs. Top to bottom, every phase—offense, defense, and special teams-- we were able to get guys that I think can have an immediate impact in our program, and a long-lasting impact on our program," Choate said. "I mentioned that I think this is the most important class that we'll sign, and I think we can build a strong foundation for the future. Now what we gotta do is stack classes on top of one another so that we can be competing for championships."

There is a strong local flair to the class, as well. Five of the additions represent championship-level programs at various levels in Northern Nevada—Bishop Manogue (two), Reed, Spring Creek, and Truckee are all represented in this class.

"One of the hallmarks of the class is obviously that we were able to tap into Northern Nevada. I think between Colin, Mataio, Jackson, Joe, and Cian, there are a lot of guys that are familiar names to football fans in Northern Nevada. We're excited about having those guys join the program, and continuing to make our Northern Nevada athletes the heart and soul of our program," Choate added.

A full roster, including bios and highlights, can be found at Nevada's 2025 Signing Day Central page.

2025 Nevada Signing Class Roster & Bios

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Player	Pos.	Height	Weight	Previous School(s)
Carter Jones	QB	6'4	190	Lancaster HS (Texas)
Joe Birnbaum	RB	5'11	185	Truckee HS (Calif.)
Carter Jackson	RB	5'9	180	Folsom HS (Calif.)
Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio	WR	5'10	170	Timpview HS (Utah)
Daylin Caamano	WR	6'3	175	Crean Lutheran HS (Calif.)
Mack Kump	WR	5'10	175	Sunnyslope HS (Ariz.)
Mason Johnson	WR	6'2	180	West Park HS (Calif.)
DJ Asiasi	TE	6'3	240	De La Salle HS (Calif.)
Mataio Aiono	OL	6'3	280	Reed HS (Nev.)
Colin Banning	OL	6'4	285	Spring Creek HS (Nev.)
Joseph James	OL	6'2	265	Oak Hills HS (Calif.)
Jackson Ramsey	OL	6'4	285	Bishop Manogue HS (Nev.)
Kameron Brown	EDGE	6'3	245	Norco HS (Calif.)
Keegan Perea Ben Roberts	EDGE EDGE	6'3 6'2	250 235	Cherry Creek HS (Colo.) Kahuku HS (Hawaii)
Isaiah Reed	LB	6'2	210	Rocky Mountain HS (Idaho)
Jake Silverman	LB	6'0	210	Torrance HS (Calif.)
EJ Smith	LB	6'1	230	Cerritos College (Calif.) / Warren HS
Cody Wells	LB	6'2	210	Notre Dame Prep (Ariz.)
Mykel Ford	DB	6'0	160	Putnam City HS (Okla.)
Isaiah Jordan	DB	6'1	190	Christian Brothers HS (Calif.)
Tajean Stallworth	DB	6'1	165	Edison HS (Stockton, Calif.)
Yusuf Thomas	DB	6'1	170	Cedar Hills HS (Texas)
Aiden Walker	DB	5'11	180	Round Rock HS (Texas)
Justin Wyatt Jr.	DB	6'3	170	Highland HS (Calif.)
Cian Stack	LS	6'2	245	Bishop Manogue HS (Nev.)

Carter Jones
Quarterback
6-4 • 190 lbs.
Lancaster HS (Texas)

Three-year starting quarterback at Lancaster High School, playing at the highest level of high school football (6A) in Texas … Played for head coach Leon Paul III … As a senior, completed 63.9 percent of his passes (168-for-263) for 2,077 yards and 15 touchdowns, while also running for two scores … As a junior, threw for 1,895 yards, and 20 touchdowns while completing 62.9 percent of his attempts … In his first season as starter, played in eight games, throwing for 945 yards, and seven touchdowns ... Favorite part of the game is "Playing in the fourth quarter—it's where you see who is really great and if your teammates and coaches can close out the game" … Interested in studying kinesiology in college … Committed to Nevada over offers from 14 other programs … Parents are Ro and Adrienne Jones.


Carter Jackson
Running Back
5-9 • 180 lbs.
Folsom HS (Calif.)
 
A three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN … Will enroll at Nevada for Spring 2024 semester and be with the team for spring practice … Helped lead Folsom to 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section title game appearance in 2024 … Played senior season at Folsom under head coach Paul Doherty after two varsity seasons at Granite Bay … Totaled 773 yards on just 87 carries with nine total touchdowns (eight rushing, one receiving) … Ran for 3,099 yards and 43 touchdowns on 451 carries over his sophomore and junior seasons … Speedster has hit 23 mph in Spring 2024 … Also competes in track & field at Folsom … Chose Nevada over offers from schools including California, San Diego State, Fresno State … Interested in studying business … Parents are mother Kida Jackson, father Donni Jackson, and step-mother Sarah Jackson.


Joe Birnbaum
Running Back
5-11 • 185 lbs.
Truckee HS (Calif.)

Played at Truckee High School under head coach Josh Ivens … Named 3A North Player of the Year in 2023 after scoring 32 touchdowns, rushing for 1,195 yards, and recording 822 receiving yards as Truckee captured the 3A title … Missed time in the middle of the 2024 season due to injury, but still rushed for 553 yards and 10 touchdowns over eight games … Rushed for 2,289 yards and 37 touchdowns, with 84 catches for 1,688 yards and 17 scores over his three-year varsity career for the Wolverines … Also competed in track and field ... Two-time champion in the 110-meter hurdles, with a top-10 California time of 14.2 ... Claimed the 300-meter hurdles title in 2023, clocking a 38.68 ... Part of school's 4x100 relay champion team in 2024 ... Parents are Joshua and Suzette Birnbaum.


Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 170 lbs.
Timpview HS (Utah)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played at Timpview for head coach Donny Atuaia after previous playing for Konawaena High School in Hawaii … Hauled in 50 passes as a senior at Timpview, with 10 of those going for scores … Had 85 catches for 1,259 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior … As a sophomore in 2022, caught 72 passes for 1,083 yards and 22 touchdowns … Two-time Hawaii all-state selection … Also competes in track and field … Parents are Hezekiah Anahu-Ambrosio and Tasha De La Cruz … older brother Hezekiah is a linebacker for the Wolf Pack.


Mason Johnson
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 180 lbs.
West Park HS (Calif.)

Three-star recruit by 247Sports … Played varsity ball since freshman year at West Park High School for head coach Jason Tenner … Had senior season cut short by injury, but caught 19 passes for 524 yards and 10 touchdowns over six games … multi-threat player also lined up at cornerback and returned punts … Caught 12 touchdowns among his 36 receptions as a junior in 2023 … Missed his sophomore campaign due to injury … Also competes in basketball and track and field … Interested in studying media production and communications … Parents are Laura West and Omar Johnson.


Mack Kump
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 175 lbs.
Sunnyslope HS (Ariz.)

Played at Sunnyslope High School for head coach Sam Jacobs … Team captain as a senior … Caught 48 passes for 787 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024 … Named to All-Region First Team … As a junior, had 41 catches for 535 yards and 12 touchdowns … Also returned kicks and punts … Also competed in track and field, recording marks of 10.9 in the 100 meters, 21'3 in long jump, and part of Sunnyslope's school record-setting 4x100 relay … Parents are John and Danielle Kump.


Daylin Caamano
Wide Receiver
6-3 • 175 lbs.
Crean Lutheran HS (Calif.)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played at Crean Lutheran High School for head coach Rick Curtis … Caught 22 passes for 282 yards and a touchdown in 2024, following a junior season in which he had 32 catches for 368 yards and six touchdowns … Chose Nevada over offers from schools that included Washington State, San Diego State, and Hawai'i … Interested in studying business and real estate … Parents are Rudy and Jessica Caamano … Father played quarterback at New Mexico, starting for two seasons.


DJ Asiasi
Tight End
6-3 • 240 lbs.
De La Salle HS (Calif.)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played at De La Salle for head coach Justin Alumbaugh … Helped lead De La Salle to a 12-0 record and North Coast Section (NCS) title in 2024 … Played with De La Salle in a win over the NFL Academy team in London in October 2024 … Interested in studying business … Parents are Dave and Nettie Asiasi … Old brother, Devin, was a third-round draft pick of the New England Patriots, and played 22 games over three seasons for the Patriots (2020-21) and Cincinnati Bengals (2022).


Joseph James
Offensive Line
6-2 • 265 lbs.
Oak Hills HS (Calif.)

Played for head coach Robert Metzger at Oak Hills High School … Helped lead Oak Hill to a Mojave River League title, 10-2 overall record, and state playoff appearance … Three-time All-Mojave River League First Team ... Part of an offensive line that helped pace Oak Hill rushing attack to 224.5 yards per game … Parents are father Luther James, mother Rochelle Williams, and stepmother La'Tanya Banks.


Mataio Aiono
Offensive Line
6-3 • 280 lbs.
Reed HS (Nev.)

Played for head coach Garrett Hughes at Reed High School … Named Northern 5A-II Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2024 …Three-time all-regional selection, earning a spot on the All-Northern 5A-II First Team in 2023 and second-team nods in 2021 and 2022 … Parents are Saili and Ula Aiono.


Colin Banning
Offensive Line
6-4 • 285 lbs.
Spring Creek HS (Nev.)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played under head coach Hunter Thomsen at Spring Creek High School … Earned spots on the Northern 3A First Team at both offensive line and defensive line in 2024 … Two-time selection to Nevada All-3A First Team on offensive line, one-time selection at defensive line ... Also an honorable mention selection at defensive line … Three-time recipient of Spring Creek's Lineman of the Year award ... Parents are James and Hailey Banning.


Jackson Ramsey
Offensive Line
6-4 • 285 lbs.
Bishop Manogue HS (Nev.)

Played at Bishop Manogue High School under head coach Ernie Howren … Helped Bishop Manogue to back-to-back 5A-II state titles in 2023-24, and three-straight regional titles (2022-24) … Twice named to Northern 5A-II All-Region First Team on offensive line (2023-24), and to the Second Team on defensive line in 2024 ... Second-team all-region selection on offensive line in 2022 … Recovered a fumble for a touchdown in the Miners' 5A-II state title game victory in 2024 … Team captain as a senior and named Bishop Manogue's Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior ... Magna cum Laude student ... Parents are Greg Ramsey and Karen Polley.


Keegan Perea
EDGE
6-3 • 250 lbs.
Cherry Creek HS (Colo.)

Played for head coach Dave Logan at Cherry Creek High School … Recorded 64 tackles, including 4.0 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, and a blocked field goal as a senior … first-team all-conference selection … As a junior, made 81 tackles with 6.5 TFL and five sacks … Also competes in track and field … Father is Rick Perea.


Kameron Brown
EDGE
6-3 • 245 lbs.
Norco HS (Calif.)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played for head coach Daniel Barlage at Norco High School … Recorded 48 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and eight sacks with a forced fumble … Followed up a junior campaign in which he finished with 8.5 sacks and 17.5 TFL among his 38 tackles … Also plays basketball … Mother is Kenya Mills.


Ben Roberts
EDGE
6-2 • 235 lbs.
Kahuku HS (HI)
 
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played for head coach Stu Carvahlo at Kahuku High School … Made 17 tackles, with 11.5 coming for loss, with five sacks and a forced fumble as a senior … Helped lead Kahuku to a state title, 12-2 mark, and top ranking in Hawaii in 2023, and a title-game appearance in 2024 … Parents are Puletonu and Amesi Roberts.


Jake Silverman
Linebacker
6-0 • 210 lbs.
Torrance HS (Calif.)

Played for head coach Raymond Carter at Torrance High School … Made 170 tackles as a senior, including 31 tackles-for-loss, two sacks, seven forced fumbles … As a junior, was named the Daily Breeze's Defensive Player of the Year after recording 166 tackles, with 27 TFL, 10 sacks, three interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), and a combined 14 forced fumbles and recoveries … Helped lead Torrance to the CIF Southern Section title game in 2023, a season after the team went 2-8 … Father is Jay Silverman, sisters Audrey and Rylee.


Cody Wells
Linebacker
6-2 • 210 lbs.
Notre Dame Prep (Ariz.)

Three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports … Played for head coach George Prelock at Notre Dame Preparatory … Two-way player at Notre Dame Prep … As a junior, made 83 tackles with 7.5 tackles-for-loss … Over his sophomore and junior seasons, caught 46 passes for 431 yards and four touchdowns … Parents are father Adam Wells, mother Jen Wells-Kopeke, and stepfather David Kopeke.


Isaiah Reed
Linebacker
6-2 • 210 lbs.
Rocky Mountain HS (Idaho)

Three-star recruit and Idaho's No. 2 prospect as rated by 247Sports … Played under head coach Scott Criner at Rocky Mountain High School … Named 6A Southern Idaho Conference Foothills Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 … Made 80 tackles, with 5.0 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions as a senior … as a junior, posted 102 tackles with 20 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks … Also forced three fumbles and recovered two while being named to the 5A SIC Second Team … Parents are Ben and Aisha Reed.


EJ Smith
Linebacker
6-1 • 230 lbs.
Cerritos College (Calif.) / Warren HS

Played two seasons at Cerritos College under head coach Dean Grosfeld … Intercepted six passes and made 111 tackles over two seasons (19 games) at Cerritos … Made 57 tackles (34 solo) with 2.5 tackles-for-loss while intercepting three passes in 2024 … Opened his collegiate career with 54 tackles, 3.5 TFL, one sack, and three interceptions in 2023 … At Warren High School, made 108 tackles with 10.5 TFL as a senior in 2022 … Made a combined 184 tackles and 17.5 TFL over his three-year varsity career … Mother is Chrishon Tiffith.


Mykel Ford
Defensive Back
6-0 • 160 lbs.
Putnam City HS (Okla.)

Three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports … Played at Putnam City High School under head coach Willis Alexander … Four-year varsity career, making a combined 100 tackles with two interceptions and nine passes defended … Made a career-high 33 tackles as a senior in 2024 … Played wide receiver on offense, catching 30 passes and three touchdowns over his career … Also plays basketball and track and field … clocked a personal-best 11.69 in the 100 meters as a junior … Parents are Carlos Hester and Shasta Davis.


Isaiah Jordan
Defensive Back
6-1 • 190 lbs.
Christian Brothers HS (Calif.)

Three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports … Played at Christian Brothers High School under head coach Larry Morla … Three-year varsity starter at Christian Brothers … All-around athlete was named Capital Valley Conference MVP for his performance in 2024, as Christian Brothers captured the conference title … Picked off three passes, made 42 tackles with six tackles-for-loss and two sacks on defense, while accounting for 12 touchdowns on offense (three passing, three rushing, six receiving) as a senior … Also played wide receiver and even filled in as emergency quarterback late in the season, going 3-2 as starter … Threw for 292 yards, rushed for 506, and caught 21 passes for 300 yards … Overall, accounted for 28 touchdowns and intercepted six passes with 12 pass breakups over his prep career … Committed to Nevada over other offers from Air Force, Army, Navy, and Cal Poly … Interested in studying business … Parents are Roman and Lena Jordan.


Justin Wyatt Jr.
Defensive Back
6-3 • 170 lbs.
Highland HS (Calif.)

Played at Highland High School under head coach Justin Wyatt … Two-way standout played defensive back and quarterback for Highland … Broke up two passes, recovered a fumble, and made six tackles on defense in 2024, while throwing for 1,975 yards and 31 touchdowns with 383 rushing yards and six scores … Threw for a combined 4,592 yards and 67 touchdowns while rushing for 891 yards and 11 touchdowns over his three-year varsity career … Also ran track and field … Parents are Justin Wyatt Sr. and Tiffany Dukes.


Yusuf Thomas
Defensive Back
6-1 • 170 lbs.
Cedar Hill HS (Texas)

Played varsity football at Cedar Hill High School under head coach Nicholas Ward … Intercepted three passes, had seven passes defended, and made six tackles as a junior in 2023 … Parents are Dedrick Thomas and Katrina Aziz.


Tajean Stallworth
Defensive Back
6-1 • 165 lbs.
Edison HS (Stockton, Calif.)

Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Played at Edison High School under head coach Eric Crocker … As a senior, had an interception, three passes defended, and 48 tackles (36 solo) … Made 40 tackles with two interceptions and three passes defended as a junior in 2023 … Parents are Prince Stallworth II and Tacayla Thomas.


Aiden Walker
Defensive Back
5-11 • 180 lbs.
Round Rock HS (Texas)

Played at Round Rock High School under head coach Cody Moore … Made 40 tackles with three interceptions and four passes defended as a senior in 2024 … Broke up a pass and made 48 tackles (33 solo) in 2023, being named to the District 25-6A First Team … Parents are Greg and Dionne Walker.


Cian Stack
Long Snapper
6-2 • 245 lbs.
Bishop Manogue HS (Nev.)

Played at Bishop Manogue High School under head coach Ernie Howren … Ranked the No. 2 long snapper in the nation according to Rubio Long Snapping Rankings … Helped Bishop Manogue to back-to-back 5A-II titles in 2023-24 … Made 17 tackles, including 7.0 tackles-for-loss and two sacks, as a senior in 2024 … Playing defensive line as a junior, had 14.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 sacks while being named to the Northern 5A-II First Team as the Miners captured the regional and state titles … Parents are Chris and Caitlin Stack.