PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of West Florida football team completed one of its strongest recruiting periods in program history bringing in a top-ranked 2026 class. The Argos signed a total of 53 players including 25 transfers and 28 high school recruits.

"We are excited about the 2026 signing day class for both mid year & high school signees," said head coach Kaleb Nobles. "We worked to sign players at each position to strengthen our roster for the 2026 season and beyond. Our staff at UWF is committed to player development and we are excited to work with these players while they also gain a degree from UWF and Build Champions for Life. Go Argos!"

Below is the list of student-athletes who signed with UWF:
 
HIGH SCHOOL

NAME	POS.	HT.	WT.	HIGH SCHOOL	HOMETOWN	UWF COACH THOUGHTS
Jayson Farfan	DL	6-4	235	West Broward	Miami, FL	Jayson Farfan dominated the country as the nation's sack leader with 31 sacks while playing in three state championship games during his HS career.— winning a title at Miami Northwestern and then making history by leading West Broward to its first-ever state championship. Explosive, relentless, and built to win.
Jesse Barker Jr.	DL	6-0	255	South Lake	Groveland, FL	The central Florida Defensive Player of the Year. A dominant, relentless, game wrecker in opponents backfields.  Totaling 19 sacks, 104 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 7 forced fumbles
Jakhi Barber	DL	6-4	265	Miami Central	Miami, FL	A former state champion who brings winning experience, size, and intensity to every snap. Jahki is a big presence, who will make a big impact.
Reid Koelbel	OL	6-5	285	The Bolles School	Jacksonville, FL	THE BOLLES SCHOOL PREPARED REID WELL. HIS PERSISTENCE IN FINISHING OFF HIS BLOCKS WAS EVIDENT WATCHING HIS FILM, GOOD LOOKING OL.
Trendell Anderson	ATH	5-7	170	St. Augustine	St. Augustine, FL	Trendell is a dynamic athlete, bringing homerun speed to our offense and special teams! We are excited to welcome another great St. Augustine player to UWF.
Kavain Bailey	OL	6-4	285	Trinity Christian	Jacksonville, FL	KAVAIN'S QUICK FEET, OVERALL STRENGTH AND WORK ETHIC MAKE HIM A GREAT ADDITION TO THE UWF ARGOS OL ROOM.
Jadon Svendsen	LB	6-3	225	Bloomingdale	Brandon, FL	Jadon is a big athletic backer who shows a lot of versatility. He is an elite blitzer and brings a physical smash mouth presence to our defense.
Andre Brown Jr.	DB	6-1	185	Gaither	Tampa, FL	Andre is an active corner with the length, speed and awareness to be a difference-maker on the perimeter. Pairs his elite ball skills with impressive technique and athleticism which resulted in high-flying pass break ups and interceptions.
Khyril Everett	LB	5-11	190	Zephyrhills	Zephyrhills, FL	Khyrii brings a ton of production and playmaking ability to our defense. He's an athletic player who makes big plays all over the field.
Damarion Daniel	OL	6-3	285	South Sumter	Bushnell, FL	DAMARION'S ATHLETICISM AND EFFORT AS AN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN JUMPED OUT ON HIS TAPE. HE TAKES PRIDE IN HOW HE FINISHES HIS BLOCKS.
Roosevelt Miller	RB	5-8	175	Zephyrhills	Zephyrhills, FL	Roe is a versatile running back, bringing speed, elusiveness and physicality to the running back room. Can't wait to see him in the endzone on Saturdays. He has a very bright future at UWF.
Srlondo Whiley	DL	6-3	265	The First Academy	Leesburg, FL	One of the most dominant and versatile defensive linemen in the nation, Srlondo is built by excellence —Elite size, strength, and twitch.
Tommy Offord	WR	5-11	170	Palatka	Palatka, FL	Tommy brings elite speed and elusiveness to our WR Room. We are excited to keep him in the state of Florida and look forward to a great future.
Richie Crouse III	DL	6-2	255	Lake Mary	Lake Mary, FL	7A State Champion who plays like one every snap. Physical, relentless, and built for big moments.
Marcus Ferrer	OL	6-7	335	Osceola	Kissimmee, FL	FOR A BIG OL, MARCUS MOVES WELL AND SHOWS GOOD BODY CONTROL. HE PLAYS A GOOD PHYSICAL BRAND & FINISHES HIS BLOCKS WITH ATTITUDE.
Camden Zodrow	LB	6-0	200	Walton	Defuniak Springs, FL	Camden is a ball of energy. I love the way he flies around the field and gets to the ball with bad intentions. He's a heat seeking missile.
Johnathan Jimenez	DL	6-3	225	Pace	Pace, FL	Jonathan is an explosive and violent end, big time local product from Pace HS with a relentless effort.
Cannon Cowhey	QB	6-3	185	Florida HS	Tallahasee, FL	Cannon is a quarterback from Tallahassee who can absolutely spin it. His athleticism and competitive nature make him a great addition to the UWF Quarterback Room.
Vondarius Lane Jr.	DB	6-2	190	Columbia	Lake City, FL	Vondarius is an imposing safety with the instincts, physicality and range to make plays all over the field. Hogs airspace with his size and has both the timing and coordination to generate takeaways at an elite level.
Trevor Covelli	OL	6-2	310	Hagerty	Oviedo, FL	TREVOR WAS VOTED THE MVP OF HIS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AS A CENTER. THE COMBINATION OF HIS ATHLETICISM, EFFORT AND PHYSICAL STRENGTH MADE HIM A PRIORITY FOR THE UWF ARGOS.
Ian Destinobles	LB	6-2	200	Immaculata	Miami, FL	Ian is a super athletic backer who has great range and fluidity. He has natural instincts that allow him to diagnose and make plays in the backfield.
Jayshaun Manary	DB	6-2	160	Pace	Pace, FL	Jayshaun is a long, tall, aggressive corner who pairs his physicality with his natural cover skills. He is able to defend the run with his physicality and math opponents on the perimeter in coverage with his length.
Chance Baird	OL	6-3	285	Pace	Pace, FL	PLAYING AT NEARBY PACE HS, CHANCE'S STYLE OF OL PLAY FITS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR. HE PLAYS WITH A HIGH MOTOR AND A GOOD PHYSICAL BRAND OF FOOTBALL.
Archie McFadden Jr.	WR	6-1	185	Gaither	Tampa, FL	Archie brings a great set of skill to UWF on & off the field. His background in basketball sets up him up to be an extremely successful WR here at UWF.
Brendan Wright	WR	6-1	180	St. Petersburg Catholic	St. Petersburg, FL	Brendan has a great ability to make defenders miss in open space. His speed and twitchiness will be a great addition to our WR room.
Jaiden Henry	DL	6-2	225	Palmetto	Miami, FL	Championship-caliber player helped lead Miami Palmetto to a Class 7A Region 4 title. Elite explosion, his speed will be a cornerstone of our defensive front.
Grant Lanning	TE	6-4	240	Nature Coast	Spring Hill, FL	Grant is a big physical player that is able to contribute to our receiving and running game offensively. He has all the traits you look for in a dominate tight end. Excited to welcome him to Pensacola.
Luc Carroll	WR	6-2	190	Gulliver Prep	Miami, FL	Luc brings size, speed, and physicality to our WR room. He has all the characteristics to be a great WR for us.

 

TRANSFERS

NAME	POS.	HT.	WT.	PREVIOUS SCHOOL	HIGH SCHOOL	HOMETOWN	UWF COACH THOUGHTS
Blake Boda	QB	6-3	225	Arkansas	Cocoa	Cocoa, FL	Blake brings a high level of intelligence and ability to the room. Has played high level football and led the state of Florida in passing as a senior. His competitive nature is a great addition to the QB room.
Bubba Thompson	QB	6-2	190	South Alabama	McGill Toolen	Mobile, AL	Bubba is an elite athlete with an elite mindset. A highly touted dual sport athlete, Bubba brings a lot of skills to UWF. His professional mindset is a great addition to the QB room.
Jordan Richardson	WR	6-0	180	Copiah-Lincoln CC	Buchholz	Gainesville, FL	Jordan brings a lot of athleticism to our room and we are excited watch him contribute to our offense this season.
Oliver Van Dyke	WR	6-2	195	Lane College	Winter Park	Winter Park, FL	Oliver will be a great addition to our WR room with his size and ability to attack the ball in the air. We are excited to add him.
Cole Shaw	WR	6-2	195	Mercer	Thomasville	Thomasville, GA	Cole is a strong athlete who brings a large skill set to our room with his ability to use his size to his advantage and attack the football.
Xakery Wiedner	WR	5-10	185	Coastal Carolina	Pace	Pace, FL	Xak brings speed and twitchiness to the WR room. We are excited to keep his talent in Pensacola.
Dylan Lloyd	OL	6-4	305	Florida Atlantic	Buchholz	Gainesville, FL	WE LOVED DYLAN WHEN HE WAS AT BUCHHOLZ HS BUT HE ENDED UP GOING TO FAU. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE HIM NOW. HIS ATHLETICISM AND SIZE WERE TWO CHARACTERISTICS WE ALWAYS LIKED ABOUT DYLAN.
Logan Crabs	OL	6-5	270	Wittenberg University	Lake Wales	Lake Wales, FL	LOGAN JOINS UWF BY WAY OF THE PORTAL. HE BRINGS US GOOD COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AS HE LIKES TO PLAY A GOOD PHYSICAL BRAND OF FOOTBALL.
Nick Perry	OL	6-2	285	Upper Iowa	Morris Community	Morris, IL	NICK EARNED ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS AT HIS PREVIOUS SCHOOL. NICK CAN PLAY ALL 5 POSITIONS ON THE OL AND HE WILL BE A GREAT ADDITION AS HIS VERSATILITY IS A BIG ASSET.
Teddy Smith	OL	6-4	295	Lincoln University - Missouri	Rockledge	Mims, FL	TEDDY COMES TO UWF FROM THE PORTAL AS AN EXPERIENCED CENTER. HE WILL ADD VALUE TO OUR OL ROOM.
Markel James	DL	6-3	235	Middle Tennessee	John Paul Catholic	Wacissa, FL	Markel is long, athletic and physical. He will add a lot of versatility to our defense.
Jamarion Stevenson	DL	6-2	285	Fort Valley State	Lincoln	Madison, FL	Jamarion is big, strong and explosive. He will help solidify the interior of our defensive line.
Howard Craft	DL	6-3	245	Concordia-Saint Paul	Rockledge	Cocoa, FL	Howard is a physical and violent defensive player that brings a wealth of experience as a former NAIA national champion.
Eric Morris Jr.	DL	6-6	225	St Thomas University	Stranahan	Lauderdale Lakes, FL	Eric is a walk on coming from NAIA St. Thomas University.
Iliyas Fuavai	DL	6-2	260	Southern Miss	Catholic	Pensacola, FL	Iliyas is Pensacola native returning home: Brings explosion power and versatility.
Aidan Dark	DL	6-2	240	Tusculm	Niceville	Niceville, FL	Aiden is high-energy defender who plays with great instincts and effort.
Ephraim Deese	DL	6-4	245	Iowa Western CC	Forrest Hills	Marshville, NC	Ephraim Deese arrives after a JUCO national championship from Iowa Western — bringing size, speed, and a physical edge to the defensive front.
Nasiim Rhodes-Nelson	LB	6-3	225	NW Oklahoma State	Milford Academy	Drexel Hill, PA	Nasiim brings a ton of playing experience and high football IQ. He flashes as a blitzer and excels playing in space. Excited to see him fly around physically impose his will on opponents next season.
Ricky Cooper	LB	6-0	205	Westminster	Port St. Lucie	Port St. Lucie, FL	Ricky brings a ton of athleticism, versatility and play making ability to our defense. A smart instinctive all conference player and a true student of the game.
Travell Wright	LB	5-11	235	Mercyhurst	Cleveland Heights	Cleveland Heights, OH	Travell is a strong, twitchy, explosive and violent player. He's a grinder who plays full speed through the whistle. His experience and leadership ability will be key for us defensively.
Desmond Greene	DB	6-0	185	Lenoir-Rhyne	Wakulla	Crawfordville, FL	Desmond is a two Time All-Region Corner who brings a lot of experience and high level play making to the secondary. Excited to see him play lock down coverage and make game changing plays on the football.
David Awuah	DB	5-10	185	IUP	Bethlehem Catholic	East Stroudsburg, PA	A former All-Conference player, David brings a lot of playmaking and hard hitting ability to the back end. His experience, combined with his high football IQ for the game will bring a lot of value for the Argos.
Greg Pressley	DB	5-11	180	Johnson C Smith	Armwood	Tampa, FL	A former All-American, Greg brings a lot of playmaking, toughness, and physicality to the Argos Secondary. He's a technician who plays with dominant technique and is always around the ball. Excited to see him fly around for the Argos.
David Law-Mortimer	DB	5-8	170	Edward Waters	Dillard	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	David is an All-Conference player who bring a lot speed, quickness and instinctual playmaking ability to the Argo secondary. He has impressive ball skills and is always making plays on the football.
Reid Grek	K	6-0	195	Miles	Wiregrass Ranch	Tampa, FL	One of the most productive kickers in all of Division 2 last season, Reid brings a lot of experience and high level kick making ability to the Argos Special Teams Room.