PENSACOLA, Fla.- Beginning at 6:00 a.m. CT Wednesday, GoArgos.com will be your one-stop shop for UWF's seventh football National Signing Day. As signees become official, they will be unveiled right here on the Argos' Signing Day Central Headquarters.
Be sure to follow @UWFFootball and @GoArgos on Twitter for behind-the-scenes updates throughout the day. Search #21heAreteBay on Twitter for UWF's official hashtag.
UWF cannot announce any signees until a compliance official has reviewed and singed off on each National Letter of Intent.
Check back at 3:00 p.m. CT for our National Signing Day Special on Facebook, featuring head coach Pete Shinnick as he breaks down the signing class.
| 2021 UWF Signing Class @UWF Football * @GoArgos * #21heAreteDay |
| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown (High School) |
NLI Signed |
| Justice Williams |
DL |
6-3 |
310 |
Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Seffner Christian Academy) |
7:06 am EST |
| David Drier |
OL |
6-5 |
305 |
Winter Haven, Fla. (Auburndale HS) |
7:12 am EST |
| Jack Goodrich |
WR |
6-2 |
200 |
Creekside, Fla. (Creekside HS) |
7:57 am EST |
| Chester Fearon, Jr. |
DB |
5-9 |
170 |
Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Central HS) |
8:01 am EST |
| Kode Lowe |
LB |
6-0 |
190 |
Coleman, Fla. (South Sumter HS) |
8:05 am EST |
| Jared Smith |
WR |
6-2 |
195 |
Enterprise, Ala. (Enterprise HS) |
7:12 am CST |
| Zack Gray |
DB |
5-8 |
165 |
Mobile, Ala. (St. Paul's Episcopal School) |
8:31 am CST |
| Xavier Velazquez |
DL |
6-3 |
295 |
Bartow, Fla. (Lake Region HS) |
7:34 am EST |
| Jaquel Fells, Jr. |
RB |
5-8 |
180 |
Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley HS) |
7:35 am CST |
| Braylon Anderson |
DB |
6-1 |
190 |
Saraland, Ala. (Saraland HS) |
8:32 am CST |
| Ethan Yuska |
K/P |
6-4 |
190 |
Pensacola, Fla. (Escambia HS) |
12:55 pm CST |
Braylon Anderson
DB
6-1, 190
Saraland, Ala.
Saraland HS
PREP: Starred as a senior at Saraland HS for coach Jeff Kelly … Started his career with Baker HS (Ala.) under coach Steve Normand … Helped Saraland reach the Alabama 6A State Semifinals in 2020. He recorded 69 Total Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss, 1 sack, 6 pass break ups and 1 Interception … Also a member of the track team.
PERSONAL: Full name is Braylon Keon Anderson … Born on Oct. 30, 2002 … Son of Brad Anderson and Kimberly Leverett.
David Drier
OL
6-5, 305
Winter Haven, Fla.
Auburndale HS
PREP: Three-year letter winner at right guard at Auburndale HS for coach Kyle Sasser … First Team All-County as a senior and was invited to participate in the Polk County East-West Showcase Game… Led the Bloodhounds to a 5-4 record and the FHSAA Class 6A state playoffs … Also played varsity basketball for four seasons.
PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 6, 2003 … Son of Roberta and Stephen Drier. … Academic honors include All-Polk and All-FACA.
Chester 'CJ' Fearon, Jr.
DB
5-9, 170
Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Central HS
PREP: Played his senior season at Miami Central HS for coach Roland Smith, helping Central to win their second consecutive 6A state championship. This is after playing three years at Carol City HS. … Also ran track in high school.
PERSONAL: Full name is Chester Fearon, Jr. … Born on Dec. 2, 2002 … Son of Lashawn and Chester Fearon.
Jaquel Fells, Jr.
RB
5-8, 180
Birmingham, Ala.
Pinson Valley HS
PREP: Three-year letter winner at Pinson Valley HS under coach Sam Shade, following a year at Ramsay HS with coach Rueben Nelson … Considered a three star prospect by 24/7 Sports … 2020 AHSA Class 6A All-State selection for the Athlete position … Collected 875 rush yards on 87 attempts and 10 TD's, 1609 receiving yards on 83 receptions and 16 TD's, and 4 punt return TD's during his career … Helped lead Pinson Valley to their third 6A state championship in four years as a senior.
PERSONAL: Full name is Jaquel Fells, Jr. … Born on Feb. 11, 2003 … Son of Jaquel Sr. and Alexis Fells … Has two brothers, Jaylon and Jaxson.
Jack Goodrich
WR
6-2, 200
Creekside, Fla.
Creekside HS
PREP: 3-year starter at Creekside HS for coach Sean McIntyre … All-time leading receiver in CHS history with 2,453 yards, 101 receptions and 26 touchdowns … Averaged 24.3 yards per catch … 3-time First Team All-First Coast … Led St. Johns County in receiving yards from 2018-20 … Collected 575 receiving yards on 31 receptions during 2020 COVID-19 season … As a junior in 2019, finished with 31 catches for 857 yards and a county-best nine TD … Led Northeast Florida in 2018 with 26.2 yards per catch average while ranking second with 1,021 yards on 39 receptions.
PERSONAL: Full name is John Patrick Goodrich … Born on Sept. 24, 2002 … Son of Jennifer and Jerry Goodrich … Has two brothers, Bobby and Timmy.
Zack Gray
DB
5-8, 165
Mobile, Ala.
St. Paul's Episcopal School
PREP: Spent entire career at St. Paul's Episcopal School under coach Steve Mask … Was a part of two Alabama State Championship winning teams in 2017 and 2020 … Only lost 9 games during his four year HS career … Also played varsity basketball. Zack has had career stats of 11 interceptions with 2 for TDs, 64 tackles with 5 for loss, 21 pass break ups, 3 forced fumbles, 3 kick returns for TDs, 4 qb hurries, 1 receiving TD and 2 Rushing TDs in his Career. Zack has carried a 4.2 GPA throughout his high school career. Also a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Club.
PERSONAL: Full name is Zachary Gray … Born on Nov. 25, 2002 … Son of Derrick and Venetta Grey.
Kode Lowe
LB
6-0, 195
Coleman, Fla.
South Sumter HS
PREP: Three year letter winner at South Sumter HS for coach Ty Lawrence … Team captain … Had 73 tackles and seven tackles for loss as a linebacker and rover.
PERSONAL: Full name is Dekode Lowe … Born on June 21, 2003 … Son of Kotenia Lowe.
Jared Smith
WR
6-2, 195
Enterprise, Ala.
Enterprise HS
PREP: Three-year letter winner at Enterprise HS for coach Rick Darlington … Selected to play in the Blue Grey High School All-American Game where he was named the Offensive MVP after having 7 receptions for 222 yards and 4 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 1, 2003 … Son of Marlin and Tonya Smith … Played basketball in addition to football … Plans to pursue a college degree in Sports Therapy.
Xavier Velazquez
DL
6-3, 295
Bartlow, Fla.
Lake Region HS
PREP: Played at Lake Region HS for coach Geoffrey Bangley … Averaged 4.2 tackles a game his senior year at middle linebacker … As a junior recorded three sacks and three QB hurries … Played on both sides of the ball in high school, getting snaps as an offensive lineman as well as defensive lineman … A part of the team that was recognized with the 2020 Florida 5A Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award … 2021 All America Classic Lineman MVP.
PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 7, 2003 … Nephew of David Navedo … Played basketball in addition to football.
Justice 'Juice' Williams
DL
6-3, 310
Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Seffner Christian Academy
PREP: Started career at Cambridge Christian School … Played final year at Seffner Christian Academy under coach Travis Puleo ... Participated in the Hillsborough County East-West All-Star Game … During his senior season had 47 tackles, 8 sacks for 64 yards loss, 17 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 3 forced fumbles and 1 TD … 2020 Second-Team All-BCP selection
PERSONAL: Full name is Justice Williams … Born on Oct. 2, 2002 … Son of Valerie Leverett.
Ethan Yuska
K/P
6-4, 190
Pensacola, Fla.
Escambia HS
PREP: Spent senior season (2020) playing for coach Mike Bennett at Escambia HS … Trained with One-On-One Kicking and coach Mike McCabe … First Team All-State by MaxPreps … Averaged 44.8 yards per punt with six inside the 20 … Made 10 field goals with a long of 46 yards … Also handled kickoffs and had 43 touchbacks … Selected to play in the Pensacola Sports HS All-Star Series Game … Played his first three years of prep football on an American Navy base in Japan.
PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 6, 2002 in Jacksonville, Fla. … Son of Kelly and Mark Yuska … Lived in Spain and Japan during most of his teenage years.