Cowboy Football Adds 17 in Early Signing Period

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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy announced Wednesday the addition of 17 signees in the early signing period for the 2024 signing class.

The group includes nine defensive players and eight offensive players. The two most well-represented states are Texas with 10 and Oklahoma with three, but there is also one player each from Utah, South Carolina, California and Arkansas.

All 17 of the early signees come from the high school ranks.

Four defensive backs, three linebackers and two defensive linemen comprise the defensive side of the ball, while three offensive linemen, two running backs, a wide receiver, a tight end and a quarterback comprise the offensive group

With 10 of the 17 additions expected in Stillwater for the beginning of the 2024 spring semester, more than half of OSU's newest student-athletes will be on campus next month.

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Exp.	Hometown/Previous School
Jonathan Agumadu	LB	6-2	215	Fr.-HS	Dallas, TX / McKinney
Jaden Allen-Hendrix	RB	6-2	225	Fr.-HS	Columbia, SC / Irmo
Landyn Cleveland	DB	6-0	183	Fr.-HS^	Mansfield, TX / Legacy
LaDainian Fields	DB	6-1	175	Fr.-HS	Oklahoma City, OK / Del City
Rodney Fields Jr.	RB	5-9	185	Fr.-HS	Wright City, OK / Del City
Josh Ford	TE	6-6	252	Fr.-HS^	Stillwater, OK / Stillwater
Tré Griffiths	WR	6-3	200	Fr.-HS^	Keller, TX / Keller
Caleb Hackleman	OL	6-6	280	Fr.-HS^	Texarkana, TX / Pleasant Grove
Chauncey Johnson	OL	6-5	290	Fr.-HS	Lonoke, AR / Lonoke
Temerrick Johnson	LB	6-3	209	Fr.-HS^	Midlothian, TX / Heritage
David Kabongo	DB	5-11	185	Fr.-HS^	Roanoke, TX / Byron Nelson
Nuku Mafi	OL	6-5	295	Fr.-HS	Salt Lake City, UT / West
Willie Nelson	DB	5-10	170	Fr.-HS^	Longview, TX / Longview
Armstrong Nnodim	DL	6-2	257	Fr.-HS^	Mesquite, TX / John Horn
Maealiuaki Smith	QB	6-4	200	Fr.-HS^	Antelope, CA / Junipero Serra
Luke Webb	DL	6-4	276	Fr.-HS^	Deer Park, TX / Deer Park
Gunnar Wilson	LB	6-3	206	Fr.-HS	Melissa, TX / Melissa

^ Spring Enrollee

Jonathan Agumadu
Linebacker | 6-2 | 215 | Freshman
Dallas, Texas/McKinney

Pronounced ah-GOO-mah-DOO

Ranked the No. 55 linebacker prospect in the class by Rivals and No. 62 at his position by ESPN.

High School: Played for coach Marcus Shavers at McKinney … Switched to linebacker as a junior after playing on offense for his entire career … Co-leader of the team with six sacks as a senior while accumulating 37 tackles, four tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, a blocked field goal and a touchdown in 11 games … Recorded 48 tackles, a team-high 4.5 sacks, two blocked field goals and a forced fumble at Pearce as a junior … As a receiver, logged a pair of receptions for 16 yards as a sophomore … Also competed in track and field … Earned first team all-academic honors … Chose Oklahoma State over offers from Missouri, SMU, Memphis and Liberty, among others.

Personal: Son of Joseph and Vivian Agumadu … Plans to study business administration.

Jaden Allen-Hendrix
Running Back | 6-2 | 225 | Freshman
Columbia, S.C./Irmo

An under-the-radar prospect from South Carolina who was a late addition to the class.

High School: Played for coach Aaron Brand at Irmo … Led his team to a 13-1 overall record with the only loss coming by one score in the state semifinals … As a senior he rushed for 2,215 yards and 25 touchdowns on 232 carries (9.5 yards per carry) in 14 games … Also added 360 yards and four touchdowns on 20 catches in his final high school season to finish the year with 2,575 yards from scrimmage … Chose OSU over reported offers from Charlotte and several FCS programs.

Personal: Son of Gervais Allen.

Landyn Cleveland
Safety | 6-0 | 183 | Freshman
Mansfield, Texas/Legacy

Ranked the No. 49 safety prospect in the class by Rivals and the No. 81 recruit out of Texas.

High School: Played for coach Jeff Hulme at Legacy … Posted back-to-back 100-tackle seasons with Legacy … Earned first-team all-district 11-6A honors as junior after posting 116 tackles and three interceptions … Recorded 104 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and a blocked punt and field goal as a sophomore … Also ran track in high school, participating in the 200 meters, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay and SMR 1600m … Finished his career with more than 300 tackles … Chose Oklahoma State over a long list of offers that included Michigan, Texas, Washington, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas Tech, TCU, Penn State, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Missouri, Louisville, Colorado, Baylor, Auburn and many others.

Personal: Son of Sarah Henley and James Cleveland … Plans to study finance.

LaDainian Fields
Cornerback | 6-1 | 173 | Freshman
Oklahoma City, Okla./Del City

Ranked the No. 16 prospect in Oklahoma and the No. 95 cornerback in the class by 247Sports.

High School: Played both sides of the ball for coach Robert Jones at Del City … Alongside cousin, Rodney, helped lead the Eagles to a 5A District 3 championship and 5A state championship appearance with a 13-1 record as a senior … Led the Eagles with 1,248 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns across 59 receptions … Recorded 40 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense … As a junior at Southeast, logged 427 receiving yards and seven touchdowns … Added 20 tackles with one interception, fumble recovery and punt block … As a sophomore, led the Spartans with 894 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 44 receptions … Completed one of two passes for 32 yards on the season … Recorded six tackles, a pass deflection and an interception that he returned for 44 yards … Finished his career with more than 100 tackles, eight interceptions, 14 pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two pick sixes, as well 16 kickoff returns for 250 yards and 17 punt returns for 405 yards and three touchdowns … Also competed in basketball, powerlifting and track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over TCU, Kansas State, UTSA and Army, among others.

Personal: Son of Larry Fields and Lauren Johnson …Father competed in track and field at St. Gregory's University and mother played basketball at St. Gregory's University … Cousin of Rodney Fields … Plans to study kinesiology.

Rodney Fields Jr.
Running Back | 5-9 | 185 | Freshman
Wright City, Okla./Del City

Ranked the No. 6 prospect in Oklahoma and the No. 46 running back in the class by ESPN.

High School: Played for coach Robert Jones at Del City … Two-way player who rushed for over 3,100 yards while accumulating 1,000 receiving yards for 54 touchdowns (43 rushing, 11 receiving) in high school … Averaged 10.9 yards per carry … Helped lead the Eagles to a 5A District 3 championship and 5A state championship appearance with a 13-1 record as a senior … Across 11 games, rushed for 1,156 yards and 18 touchdowns on 103 carries while reeling in 12 receptions for 257 yards and two touchdowns … Logged 32 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack … With Southeast, rushed for 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns while posting 59 tackles, a team-high 12.5 tackles for loss and four sacks as a junior … Also competed in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State shortly after his official visit.

Personal: Son of Chaquita Richards and the late Rodney Fields … Cousin of cornerback LaDainian Fields.

Josh Ford
Tight End | 6-6 | 252 | Freshman
Stillwater, Okla./Stillwater

A hometown recruit listed as high as the No. 27 tight end according to ESPN and No. 97 by 247Sports … Ranked the No. 16 recruit out of Oklahoma by ESPN.

High School: Played under Tucker Barnard and Chad Cawood at Stillwater … Was part of Stillwater's 2022 undefeated Class 6A-II Division 1 title run … Owns experience on both sides of the line … Spent two seasons on the varsity squad … Offensively, caught 17 passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns as a junior … Tacked on 22 passes for 245 yards and another three touchdowns as a senior … On the defensive side, recorded 50 tackles as a senior with 26 solo stops … Added 13.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks … Also caused a fumble and blocked a field goal … Was the 6A-II Division 1 and Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference tight end of the year as a senior.

Personal: Son of Ray and JJ Ford.

Tré Griffiths
Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 200 | Freshman
Keller, Texas/Keller

Rated the nation's No. 66 wide receiver and No. 73 overall recruit from the state of Texas by On3.

High School: Played for coach Carl Stralow at Keller … Reeled in 43 catches for 847 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games played as a senior, according to MaxPreps … Averaged just under 30 yards per catch as a junior with 30 receptions for 836 yards and seven scores … Career numbers included 99 catches for 2,119 yards and 19 touchdowns … Earned first team all-district honors as a junior and senior … A standout in track and field, placing fourth in the triple jump at the Texas 6A State Championships as a junior … Also offered by Utah, Baylor, Texas Tech, Kansas, Wisconsin, Boston College and Texas State.
Personal: Full name is Edley W. Griffiths III … Son of Billy and Malissa Griffiths … Father, Billy, played soccer at Hardin-Simmons University.

Caleb Hackleman
Offensive Line | 6-6 | 280 | Freshman
Texarkana, Texas/Pleasant Grove

The No. 61 interior offensive lineman in the country, according to 247Sports … Also tabbed as the No. 126 player from Texas.

High School: Played for coach Josh Gibson at Pleasant Grove … Helped the Hawks to two straight 10-plus win seasons and two conference 4A D2 quarterfinal matchups … Led the way for Pleasant Grove's run-heavy offense to almost 50 points per game in 2023 … Member of the 2022 first team all-district team and earned district offensive line MVP honors … Excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the THSCA academic all-state second team as a senior … Also competed in basketball and track and field, where he was a two-time shot put champion … Set a personal best in the event with a 50-7 as a senior, and also finished second in the discus (127-0) … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Baylor, Texas Tech, Memphis and others.

Personal: Son of Eddy and Anita Hackleman … Uncle, Ben Hackleman, played football for Louisiana Tech … An avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.

Chauncey Johnson
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 290 | Freshman
Lonoke, Ark./Lonoke

The No. 9 prospect out of Arkansas according to Rivals … Also listed as the highest rated offensive tackle from the state … 247Sports lists him as the No. 76 offensive tackle nationally.

High School: Played under coach Chris Norton at Lonoke … Owns experience on both sides of the line … At the guard and tackle positions, led the way for quarterback Bradon Allen to over 1,500 passing yards and 800 rushing yards … Both of those numbers ranked Allen in the top two in class 4A Region 2 in 2022 … Allen reached the top three in both categories in 2023 … Defensively, he recorded 24 total tackles and two sacks in two seasons … Member of 2021 and 2022 all-conference teams … Recorded more than 100 pancake blocks in his career … As a sophomore, earned a spot on the Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Underclassmen team after 67 pancake blocks and knockdowns … Also competed in wrestling, powerlifting and track and field … Regional champion wrestler in the 285-pound weight class as a junior … Recorded a 300-pound bench press, 460-pound squat and 290-pound power clean Part of the student council, choir and band … Chose Oklahoma State over Arkansas State and Missouri.

Personal: Son of Cherise Washington … Plans to study psychology.

Temerrick Johnson
Linebacker | 6-3 | 209 | Freshman
Midlothian, Texas/Heritage

Pronounced teh-MAIR-ick

Ranked the No. 44 recruit at his position and the No. 89 player from Texas by ESPN.

High School: Played under coach Eric Edwards at Heritage in Midlothian … Posted 50 total tackles as a senior, 17.5 of which were for loss … Led the team in sacks with eight in 2023 … Racked up 29.5 tackles for loss throughout his career along with 15 total sacks … Also had four fumble recoveries and a blocked kick in his career … Chose to be a Cowboy over offers from Utah, Nebraska, Oregon State, BYU, Kansas, Houston, Boise State, California and Minnesota, among others.

Personal: Son of Romerio Johnson.

David Kabongo
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 185 | Freshman
Roanoke, Texas/Byron Nelson

Pronounced kuh-BAHN-go

Named the No. 65 safety in the class by Rivals.

High School: Played for coach Travis Pride at Byron Nelson … Recorded 48 tackles, a dozen tackles for loss, two interceptions and a pair of sacks as a senior … Reeled in five interceptions in 2021 while also recording 70 total tackles … Was named a first-team all-district selection in 2022 after notching 64 tackles and two interceptions … Also contributed offensively as a senior with 135 receiving yards and a touchdown … Earned three all-district honors in his career … Career numbers included 10 interceptions with one pick six, 12 pass breakups, 257 tackles, three rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown and one punt return touchdown … Competed in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over offers from Arizona State, Missouri, Indiana and Kansas, among others.

Personal: Son of Jules Tosholumba and Melania Kabongo … Cousin, Wise Cilumba, played football at Utah and older brother, Manace Kabongo, played college football … Plans to study marketing.

Nuku Mafi
Offensive Line | 6'5 | 295 | Freshman
Salt Lake City, Utah/West

Pronounced: NU-koo MAH-fee

The No. 70 ranked offensive line prospect in the country and the No. 8-ranked player in Utah, according to 247Sports …

High School: Played under coach Olosaa Solovi at West … Has experience on both sides of the ball … Helped lead his team to a 6-0 record in conference play during the 2023 season … Paved the way for his running back and quarterback to combine for almost 2,000 rushing yards in the 2023 season … Chosen as a team captain for his senior season … Tallied a staggering 42 pancake blocks throughout the 2023 season … Defensively, logged 23 total tackles and three sacks in his lone season playing defensive line … Honored as a selection for the 2024 High School Polynesian Bowl … Started in 31 games at West High School over his three-year career … Also competed in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona State, BYU, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah and others.

Personal: Son of Saia and Senifa Mafi … Plans to study electrical engineering.

Willie Nelson
Defensive Back | 5'10 | 170 | Freshman
Longview, Texas/Longview

Rated as the No. 65 prospect in his position according to Rivals … Also ranked as the No. 100 player in the state of Texas.

High School: Played for coach John King at Longview … The 2021 Texas District 7-5A D1 defensive newcomer of the year as a sophomore … Helped guide his team to a perfect 7-0 district record his senior year as he logged 50 total tackles with six pass breakups while pacing the team with six interceptions … He returned two of those picks for touchdowns … Led the Lobos to the Texas 5A D1 semifinals during his junior season … Tallied 80 total tackles (two TFL), seven pass breakups and five interceptions, while running one back for a touchdown, in 2022 … Had a stellar sophomore season, recording 76 total tackles with seven passes defended and eight interceptions … Ran back two of those interceptions for touchdowns … Has experience as a special teams returner, totaling almost 600 yards and two house-calls in his two years as a returner … Also participated in basketball and track at Longview where he logged times in the 100m and 200m of 11.74 and 23.71, respectively … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Colorado, Oklahoma, SMU, Texas State and UTSA.

Personal: Son of Willie and Felicia Nelson.

Armstrong Nnodim
Defensive Line | 6-2 | 257 | Freshman
Mesquite, Texas/John Horn

Pronounced NOD-uhm

ESPN ranks him as the No. 57 recruit at his position.

High School: A four-year varsity player for coach Courtney Allen at John Horn … The Texas District 10-6A defensive MVP and an all-state selection as a junior … Recorded 69 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, two interceptions (both touchdowns) and two forced fumbles that year … The 16 sacks set a new single season school record … Had another productive season as a senior, tabbing 66 tackles, 34 tackles for loss and 13 sacks … Earned unanimous class 10-6A all-district first team honors twice and earned a spot on the third team in 2020-21 … Concluded his time at Horn as the program leader in sacks with 30, as well as the program leader in tackles for loss with 59 … Racked up 174 total tackles in his career with 115 as solo stops, as well as two pick-sixes, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, a safety, two blocked field goals and a blocked field goal return for a touchdown … A two-time player of the year finalist … Has excelled in the classroom as a member of the THSCA Academic All-State second team in 2023 … Also competed in shot put and discus for the track and field team and played soccer … Was a state qualifier in wrestling, placing third at the UIL 6A state championship at heavyweight … Recorded a 455-pound bench and 675-pound squat, which marked school records … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Toledo, Buffalo, Rice, Louisiana Tech, Arkansas State, Memphis, UTSA and others.

Personal: Son of Augustine and Ijeoma Nnodim … Plans to study software engineering.

Maealiuaki Smith
Quarterback | 6'4 | 200 | Freshman
Antelope, /Junipero Serra

Pronounced MY-uh-LEE-oo-AH-key

The No. 22 quarterback prospect in the class, according to ESPN … On3 lists him as the No. 36-ranked player in the state of California.

High School: Played for coach Patrick Walsh at Junipero Serra … Led his team to back-to-back West Catholic Athletic League championships … Honored as WCAL quarterback of the year in 2022 and 2023 … 2022 Cal-Hi sports player of the year … Named a team captain and a natural leader in the locker room … In his senior season, threw for 1,778 yards and 21 touchdowns, while averaging only 17.5 pass attempts per game … He also rushed for five touchdowns … Junior season stats include 2,546 yards and 34 touchdowns through the air, with two scores on the ground … Posted a 25-2 record over two seasons as the starter, as he totaled over 4,300 passing yards, 45 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns … Chosen to participate in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl … Also competed in track and field at Junipero Serra … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona, BYU, Colorado, Michigan State, Florida State, Washington and others.

Personal: Son of Ed and Poni Smith.

Luke Webb
Defensive Line | 6-4 | 276 | Freshman
Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park

The No. 71 defensive lineman in the country, according to ESPN … Also ranked as the No. 171 player from Texas.

High School: Played for coach Austin Flynn at Deer Park … Helped his team to three-straight winning seasons and class 6A playoff berths … Was named District 22-6A defensive MVP in his junior and senior seasons … Selected to the all-district 22-6A first team each of his last three seasons … Recorded 50 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one pass break-up and two blocked kicks in his senior season … Earned academic all-district honors in 2021 … Also competed on Deer Park's track and field team … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from California, Arizona, Houston, Oregon State, Kansas, Washington State, SMU, Indiana, Tulane, UTSA, North Texas, Louisiana Tech and others.

Personal: Son of Robert Webb and Laurie Freeman.

Gunnar Wilson
Linebacker | 6-3 | 206 | Freshman
Melissa, Texas/Melissa

The No. 82 linebacker in the country, according to ESPN … Also ranked as the No. 175 player from Texas.

High School: Played for coach Matthew Nally at Melissa … Helped the Cardinals to four-consecutive 10-plus win seasons and two district 2-5A titles … Played multiple positions for Melissa, spending the most time at linebacker and tight end … Twice named 5A all-state … Recorded eight tackles and two pass break-ups to go with seven receptions for 140 yards and three touchdowns in opening-round win of 2023 playoffs … Totaled 42 tackles and three interceptions during junior season … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from UTSA, Louisiana Tech, North Texas, Bowling Green, Toledo, Louisiana-Monroe, Sam Houston State and Texas State.

Personal: Son of Kirby and Tawny Wilson.

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