Elon Signing Day Live (WATCH HERE)
Phoenix head coach Rich Skrosky and several assistant coaches join host David Hibbard to preview Elon's 2016 signing class on Elon Signing Day Live, beginning at 1:00 p.m. exclusively on Phoenix All-Access. See video highlights on every player from Elon's 2016 signing class and hear Coach Skrosky and his assistant coaches talk about each player as the Phoenix prepares for the upcoming season. The show will be available on-demand 24/7 on Phoenix All-Access.
Elon Football Signing Day ReceptionFans are invited to come to campus for a free reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. that will be held in McKinnon Hall inside the Moseley Center. Fans are asked to park in the lot next to the McMichael Science Building and walk across the street to the Moseley Center. Elon football staff members will be in attendance to discuss and show highlights of the new class. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. There will also be a short program featuring Coach Skrosky. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown / High School | Video |
| Tre Marsh | WR | 6-4 | 205 | Greensboro, N.C. / Northern Guilford |  |
| Marshall Simmons | LS | 5-10 | 190 | Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Country Day | |
| Karl Hofmeister | OL | 6-6 | 295 | Fayetteville, N.C. / Jack Britt | |
| T.J. Speight | LB | 6-0 | 230 | Wilson, N.C. / Hunt | |
| Stephen Copeland | LB | 6-1 | 230 | Virginia Beach, Va. / Kellam | |
| Brelynd Cyphers | RB | 5-10 | 190 | Virginia Beach, Va. / Green Run | |
| Alex Parker | TE | 6-2 | 235 | Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian | |
| Marcus Willoughby | DL | 6-3 | 230 | Durham, N.C. / Durham Riverside | |
| Cameron Wright | LB | 6-2 | 230 | Hudson, N.C. / South Caldwell | |
| Chad Nelson | OL | 6-3 | 275 | Dunwoody, Ga. / Saint Pius X | |
| Jeremiah Bridges | WR | 5-11 | 180 | Powder Springs, Ga. / Hillgrove | |
| Michael Ebaugh | DL | 6-4 | 225 | Boone, N.C. / Watauga | |
| Pete Townsend | OL | 6-3 | 295 | Lumberton, N.C. / Lumberton | |
| Martel Waugh | DL | 6-1 | 295 | McDonough, Ga. / Eagle's Landing | |
| Matt Foster | TE | 6-4 | 230 | Williamsville, N.Y. / Williamsville South | |
| Seth Harrell | QB | 6-1 | 190 | Byfield, Mass. / Governor's Academy | |
| Cole Taylor | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Marietta, Ga. / Lassiter | |
| Daniel Reid-Bennett | DB | 6-1 | 200 | Lexington, N.C. / Lexington | |
| Jack Pawloski | K/P | 6-1 | 165 | Florence, S.C. / Wilson | |
| Zavier Williams | DB | 6-2 | 180 | Ellenwood, Ga. / Cedar Grove | |
| De'Sean McNair | RB | 5-10 | 195 | Jacksonville, Fla. / Ribault | |
| Khalil Moore | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Charlotte, N.C. / Davidson Day | |
2016 Signing Class BiosWide receiver
Tre Marsh (Greensboro, N.C. / Northern Guilford) helped lead coach Johnny Roscoe’s program to a 2014 state championship. Marsh has been an all-conference, all-state and all-area selection as a prep. He has enrolled at Elon for the spring semester. Tre is the son of Clyde Marsh Jr. and Marlene Williamson.
Long snapper
Marshall Simmons (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Country Day) has already enrolled at Elon. An honor roll student, Simmons went two seasons without missing a snap. He also snapped on the team-record for longest field goal while playing for coach Drew Whitman’s prep program. Marshall is the son of Kemp and Beth Simmons.
Offensive lineman
Karl Hofmeister (Fayetteville, N.C. / Jack Britt) was rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com. The two-year starter followed up an all-conference junior season by collecting first-team all-league and first-team all-region honors as a senior. During Hofmeister’s career, coach Brian Rimpf’s program captured three conference titles and made four state playoff appearances, including a state title appearance in 2012. Karl is the son of Chris and Sheryl Hofmeister.
Linebacker
T.J. Speight (Wilson, N.C. / Hunt) was a three-time all-conference and all-area honoree as a prep. As a senior, Speight finished with 110 tackles, including 21 stops for a loss and seven sacks, and one interception. The previous season he posted 113 tackles with 17 for a loss and seven sacks. As a sophomore, he tallied 109 tackles with six sacks. During his career for coach Stevie Hinnant, Speight helped the squad to a 2013 Big East Conference title and a state playoff appearance. T.J. is the son of Derrick Speight and Katina Ruffin.
Linebacker
Stephen Copeland (Virginia Beach, Va. / Kellam) was a three-time all-conference and two-time all-Tidewater honoree during his prep career. The team MVP and captain led his squad in tackles as both a junior and a senior. Copeland’s performance helped lead coach Chris Dewitt’s program to four state playoff appearances. An honor roll student, Copeland has also been a varsity wrestler for three seasons. Stephen is the son of Stephen and Keketrius Copeland.
Running back
Brelynd Cyphers (Virginia Beach, Va. / Green Run) collected both all-conference and all-region honors twice during his prep career. As a senior, he led his team with 1,345 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. His rushing total rated fourth in the region. The three-year honor roll student and two-time team captain has earned team MVP honors. Cyphers’ performance helped coach Jeff McGowan’s program to a 2013 regional final and a 2014 state playoff appearance. Cyphers, who is the vice president for the Green Run Minority Club, placed seventh in the state in the long jump. Brelynd is the son of Edwin and Ivy Cyphers.
Tight end
Alex Parker (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian) was rated as a two-star recruit by Scout.com. Parker compiled 28 receptions for 865 yards and 11 touchdowns during his prep career. His play helped lead coach Jason Estep’s program to three state championships. Alex is the son of Fred and Amy Parker.
Defensive lineman
Marcus Willoughby (Durham, N.C. / Durham Riverside) was rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com. Willoughby was an all-conference performer as both a junior and senior season for coach Chris Howell’s program. He was named the squad’s defensive player of the year. Willoughby has also lettered in lacrosse and basketball. He has achieved the rank of Life Scout and is an engineering pathway student. Marcus is the son of former North Carolina A&T State University football player Marvin and former Winston-Salem State University basketball player Jacquline Willoughby.
Linebacker
Cameron Wright (Hudson, N.C. / South Caldwell) earned three offensive player of the year honors as a prep. The two-time all-conference performer helped lead coach Butch Carter’s program to county championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015 as well as the third round of the state playoffs in 2015. Wright was also a track and field all-conference honoree. Cameron is the son of Jamie and LaShae Wright.
Offensive lineman
Chad Nelson (Dunwoody, Ga. / Saint Pius X) was a three-year starter who earned both all-region and all-state honors twice in his career. Nelson also picked up all-DeKalb County accolades while playing for coach Paul Standard’s program. The team advanced to the state 4A semifinals. Nelson has served on the team’s leadership council. Chad is the son of Eric and Libby Nelson.
Wide receiver
Jeremiah Bridges (Powder Springs, Ga. / Hillgrove) earned both first-team all-county and first-team all-region honors as both a junior and senior. During his 2015 season for coach Philip Ironside, Bridges caught 53 passes for 890 yards and 12 touchdowns. Bridges is an A-B Honor Roll student. Jeremiah is the son of Wendell and Trakita Bridges.
Defensive lineman
Michael Ebaugh (Boone, N.C. / Watauga) served as a team captain for coach Ryan Habich’s program during his senior season. Ebaugh was an all-conference performer as both a junior and a senior and was a Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest Team honoree. Ebaugh lettered three years in both football and basketball and has been an academic all-conference selection and is an honors student. Michael is the son of Nevin and Robin Ebaugh.
Offensive lineman
Pete Townsend (Lumberton, N.C. / Lumberton) twice earned all-county and all-conference honors. The two-year team captain also was recognized with all-region accolades while playing for coach Mike Setzer’s team. Townsend is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. An honor roll student, he has also served as a junior marshal and participated in the Science Olympiad. Pete is the son of Ronnie Townsend and Amanda Colletti.
Defensive lineman
Martel Waugh (McDonough, Ga. / Eagle’s Landing) claimed first-team all-region honors following his senior campaign for coach Shawn Jones’ program. The A-B Honor Roll student tallied 70 tackles, including 24 tackles for a loss and eight sacks his senior year. Martel is the son of former Albany State University (Ga.) football player Karl Waugh and Roberta Flowers.
Tight end
Matt Foster (Williamsville, N.Y. / Williamsville South) collected all-state honors following both his junior and senior seasons. Foster has also claimed both all-Western New York and all-Buffalo first-team distinction during his prep career. He also holds program records for both career and single-season touchdowns and receiving yardage. Foster’s play helped lead coach Kraig Kurzanski’s team to a Class A North title. Matt is the son of Dan and Kim Foster.
Quarterback
Seth Harrell (Byfield, Mass. / Governor’s Academy) holds program records for both career passing yardage and career touchdown passes. The team captain and three-year starter picked up all-conference accolades as a sophomore, junior and senior. The four-year letter-winner’s play helped coach Jim O’Leary’s team to a 26-game winning streak, three consecutive Independent School League titles and two New England Preparatory School Athletic Council crowns. Harrell also earned four varsity letters in baseball and two in basketball. Seth is the son of Mark Harrell and Tracy Simpson. His sister Devon played soccer at Roanoke College.
Wide receiver
Cole Taylor (Marietta, Ga. / Lassiter) served as a team captain for coach Jep Irwin’s two-time region champion squad. Taylor has earned first-team all-county and first-team all-region honors as well as honorable mention all-state accolades as a prep. As a senior, he caught 39 passes for 1,043 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cole is the son of Kevin and Elle Taylor.
Defensive back
Daniel Reid-Bennett (Lexington, N.C. / Lexington) collected four all-conference honors and was a three-time all-county pick. The league player of the year served as team captain during his senior season playing for coach Chuck Henderson. Daniel, who is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society, is the son of Morlon Bennett and Nanyamka Reid-Fowler.
Kicker/punter
Jack Pawloski (Florence, S.C. / Wilson) averaged 40.3 yards per punt and placed 14 of his punts inside the 20-yard line on his way to first-team all-region honors. Pawloski recorded 14 touchbacks on 19 kickoffs and was 17-for-20 on PAT tries. He was the special teams player of the year for coach Chad Eaddy’s prep squad. Jack is the son of Don and Tammy Pawloski.
Defensive back
Zavier Williams (Ellenwood, Ga. / Cedar Grove) was rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com. He was a two-year starter and served as a team captain his senior season. Williams was a second-team all-region pick in 2015 as he helped coach Jimmy Smith’s program to a 10-3 record, the best ledger in school history, as well as a state semifinals appearance. He made 75 tackles and intercepted nine passes in his career. Zavier is the son of Terrance Holmes and Letoya Williams.
Running back
De’Sean McNair (Jacksonville, Fla. / Ribault) ran for 1,707 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding 12 receptions for 157 yards and a score in his senior season. McNair was a first-team all-conference, first-team all-First Coast and second-team all-state selection. He picked up running back MVP honors as the 2015 NUC Combine in Atlanta, Ga., as well as the Step It Up Combine. His play helped coach Anthony Flynn’s team to the second round of the state playoffs. De’Sean is the son of Sheila Dixon-Williams.
Defensive back
Khalil Moore (Charlotte, N.C. / Davidson Day) amassed 61 tackles and three interceptions during his senior season. On offense, he added 56 receptions for 978 yards. Following the conclusion of Moore’s senior campaign he was honored with first-team all-state, first-team all-Lake Norman and first-team all-Charlotte accolades. Under coach Chad Grier, Moore helped Davidson Day to four state titles in five seasons, including a perfect 12-0 championship season in 2015. Khalil is the son of former East Stroudsburg University football player Douglas and Julie Moore.
