Alcorn Gets 28 New Recruits at 2026 Football National Signing Day

On Wednesday, February 4th, at the Mississippi Hall of Fame in Jackson, Mississippi, Alcorn State Football announced the signing of 28 student athletes to its 2026 recruiting class on National Signing Day. The class includes a balanced mix of high school prospects and transfers, adding experience, size, and depth across the roster. Head Coach Cedric Thomas and his staff placed an emphasis on strengthening all three phases of the game while addressing key needs from last season.

With talent added on both sides of the ball, the 2026 signing class is expected to contribute to the continued growth of the program and help position the Braves for future success. Below is the complete list of signees:

1. Shaun Archer (OL, 6-5, 350, Vicksburg, Miss., Vicksburg HS)
2. Malachi Augustus (WR, 6-0, 185, Houston, Texas, Aldine Nimitz HS)
3. McKinnley Blackshear (DL, 6-1, 320, Houston, Texas, Benjamin Davis HS)
4. Montaine Bonner (DL, 6-2, 245, Oxford, Miss., Holmes CC)
5. Julius Bradley (RB, 6-0, 195, Heidelberg, Miss., Hinds CC)
6. Kareem Burke (WR, 6-0, 170, Jacksonville, Fla., Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
7. Landon Carson (DL, 6-1, 275, Frisco, Texas, Holmes CC)
8. Nolan Chambers (WR, 6-1, 205, Jacksonville, Fla., Butler CC)
9. Shakir Collins (LB, 6-0, 237, Barstow, Calif., Houston Christian)
10. Jordan Daniel (LB, 6-3, 210, San Antonio, Texas, Mary Hardin-Baylor)
11. Jayden Davis (LB, 5-11, 215, Alabaster, Ala., Southeast Missouri State)
12. Alvin Dinkins (QB, 6-3, 205, Mobile, Ala., Williamson HS)
13. Raheim Jeter (QB, 6-4, 226, Spartanburg, S.C., East Carolina)
14. Tyree Kelly (WR, 6-3, 210, Cairo, Ga., UMass)
15. Kyshawn Kimble (DL, 6-1, 250, Olive Branch, Miss., Northeast Mississippi CC)
16. Elijah Matthews (DB, 6-0, 190, Williamsburg, Va., UVA Wise)
17. Jayden McCarroll (OL, 6-3, 305, Mobile, Ala., Theodore HS)
18. Cyrus Moore (LB, 6-1, 195, New Orleans, La., Eastern New Mexico)
19. Ayindae Pugh (LB, 6-0, 215, Mobile, Ala., Saraland HS)
20. Fredrick Robertson (RB, 5-8, 190, New Orleans, La., Louisiana Tech)
21. Emanuel Robinson (DL, 6-3, 240, Newton, Miss., East Central CC)
22. Teddy Roby (DL, 6-4, 360, New Hope, Miss., Hinds CC)
23. Terry Rutledge (DL, 6-3, 235, Hazel Green, Ala., Hazel Green HS)
24. Jaeden Spelman (DB, 6-0, 165, Houston, Texas, Paetow HS)
25. Ethan Terrell (QB, 6-2, 212, Lewisville, Texas, Jackson State)
26. Kaidon Whidby (LB, 6-0, 210, McDonough, Ga., Liberty)
27. Laquon Whisenhunt (LB, 5-11, 225, Jackson, Ala., Jackson HS)
28. Armon Wright (WR, 5-8, 180, Charlotte, N.C., William & Mary)