Flames Football December Signing Day Central
12/20/2023 6:57:00 AM | Football
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LibertyFlames.com will post live updates throughout National Signing Day on Wednesday of the December portion, highlighting Liberty's 2024 football signing class.
As Liberty's newest recruits ink their national letters of intent, LibertyFlames.com will be posting real-time updates allowing you to meet the bright new stars of Flames Nation.
Once each signee's national letter of intent has cleared Liberty's Compliance office, an update will be posted to the @LibertyFootball social media accounts. Shortly thereafter, a full player bio will be posted to this web page, providing further details about Liberty's next recruit.
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | High School/Previous School |
| Jayden Bradford | QB | 6-0 | 185 | Lexington, S.C./IMG Academy |
| Rod Daniels | DL | 6-2 | 250 | Horn Lake, Miss./Horn Lake HS (Northwest Miss. CC) |
| Kristyane Gregory | DL | 6-3 | 270 | Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS |
| Eldric Griffin | S | 5-11 | 200 | Pensacola, Fla./Grayson HS (Tyler CC) |
| Blake Heckmann | OL | 6-5 | 275 | Cartersville, Ga./Cass HS |
| Devin Henderson | S | 5-10 | 190 | Cartersville, Ga./Cass HS |
| Duce Hewitt | TE | 6-3 | 260 | Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS |
| Andrew Johnson | OL | 6-3 | 295 | San Diego, Calif./Poway HS (San Diego Mesa) |
| Rex Lahr | OL | 6-2 | 280 | Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North HS |
| Jon Monteiro | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Randolph, Mass./Xaverian Brothers HS |
| Ronald Moore, Jr. | CB | 5-11 | 190 | Griffin, Ga./Spalding HS |
| Seneca Moore | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Sumter, S.C./Crestwood HS |
| Eric Smith | WR | 5-9 | 175 | Richmond, Va./Varina HS |
| Eli Sisson | TE | 6-3 | 220 | Collierville, Tenn./Collierville HS |
| Izaiah Taylor | OL | 6-4 | 275 | Stone Mountain, Ga./South Gwinnett HS |
| Kaidon Whidby | LB | 6-0 | 200 | McDonough, Ga./Jasper County HS |
| Alvin Williams | JK | 6-2 | 230 | Atlanta, Ga./Cedar Grove HS (East Mississippi CC) |
| Caden Williams | RB | 5-10 | 195 | Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS |
Jayden Bradford, QB, 6-0, 185, Lexington, S.C./IMG AcademyA game changing gun slinger ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to The Mountain, @JaydenBradford7! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/lZijOZdBxO
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- No. 58 ranked quarterback in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 61 ranked quarterback in the country as ranked by On3.com
- Junior and senior seasons stats: 2,504 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, 228 completion, 68 percent completion rate
- 18-1 record as a starting quarterback during his junior and senior seasons
"He's a fantastic fit here for a multitude of reasons. He's a great leader, extremely hard worker, and this is the type of a guy that's going to put the time in" - @willykorn@JaydenBradford7 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/SMxFV6rmuj
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Rod Daniels, DL, 6-2, 250, Horn Lake, Miss./Horn Lake HS, (Northwest Miss. CC)The front line just got a force to be reckoned with ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome aboard, @rodaniels4! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/qGwfSNTACb
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 73 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 6 ranked JUCO defensive edge in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Transferring to Liberty from Northwestern Mississippi Community College
- Finished the 2023 season with 26 tackles, 4.0 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks
- 2023 All-MACCC North Division first-team all-conference honoree
- Helped lead Horn Lake High School to an undefaeted season and the state championship in 2018
- First-Team All-Region honoree
- Also had offers from Arkansas State, Georgia State, New Mexico State and Utah State
"He's a guy that can play multiple positions across the front & has a really, really good pass rush skillset" - @MageeCoach@rodaniels4 | #INGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/PXSONsrJeb
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Kristyane Gregory, DL, 6-3, 270, Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HSDominant at the line of scrimmage ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the team, @KristyaneGreg53! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/K0FnqUGwPm
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- First-team all-region and all-state selection as a senior
- Also had offers from Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Memphis, Troy and Western Kentucky
"Really explosive, he's a guy that gets a lot of tackles for loss & plays in the other team's backfield" - @MageeCoach@KristyaneGreg53 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/hdtu1jpJs7
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
A physical force added to our defense ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the squad, @_egriffin1! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/qXuYFyIObZ
Eldric Griffin, S, 5-11, 200, Pensacola, Fla./Grayson HS (Tyler CC)
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- No. 51 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 84 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by On3.com
- No. 5 ranked JUCO cornerback in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 11 ranked JUCO cornerback in the country as ranked by On3.com
- Transferring to Liberty from Tyler Community College
- Finished the 2023 season with 31 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble
- Also received offers from FAU, Kennesaw State, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico, Sam Houston, UMass, Utah State and Western Kentucky
"First thing that popped out on tape to me was his tackling and his physicality" - @Aaron_Fierbaugh@_egriffin1 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/NpTVafYwMz
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Toughening up the trenches??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome aboard, @blakeheckmann! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/XSOZgHKivw
Blake Heckmann, OL, 6-5, 275, Maryville, Tenn./Maryville HS
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Also had offers from Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, Memphis, Middle Tennessee
"We're really excited about having him, he brings great size & length along with championship background" - @coachbilldurkin@blakeheckmann | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/xfqxlar0jA
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Devin Henderson, S, 5-10, 190, Cartersville, Ga./Cass HSAdding to our talented DB's ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome aboard, @DevinHendersxn! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/LrelFX5za3
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- 2022 Region Defensive Player of the Year
- First-team all-state defensive back
"Great player, even better person. He's one of the only guys I've ever heard of that was All-State at 3 different positions over 3 different years" - @Aaron_Fierbaugh@DevinHendersxn | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/GL1leSk0cu
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Duce Hewitt, TE, 6-3, 260, Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HSJoining our talented Tight End group ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Let's work, @DuceHewitt! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/BdLGrE2kLy
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- No. 93 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Helped Oakland High School claim two 6A state championships
- 2023 TACA All-Star selection
- Also had offers from Middle Tennessee, Troy and Western Kentucky
"Multiple time state champion, does a great job in the run game there, buys into culture and is a great addition to our program" -@Coach_Ladutko@DuceHewitt | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/Sx8n2fiBYz
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Andrew Johnson, OL, 6-3, 295, San Diego, Calif./Poway HS (San Diego Mesa)Built for the trenches ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to The Mountain, @AndrewJohnsonSD! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/j9c28giMdU
- Mid-year enrollee
- Originally signed out of high school at Oregon State
- Transferring to Liberty from San Diego Mesa College
- Played both offensive and defensive line at Poway High School
- Also competed in wrestling, qualifying for the 2020 state championship
"Strong, physical, loves football, really good fit in our room" - @coachbilldurkin@AndrewJohnsonSD | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/T5cnKwuGiG
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Adding to the War Pigs ??@rex_lahr75 is a Liberty Flame!#IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/DXhibDciPg
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Rex Lahr, OL, 6-2, 280, Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- All-Ohio honorable mention selection
"Tough hard-nosed football player who's played every position" -@coachbilldurkin@rex_lahr75 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/R4rIAMmNRm
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
A strong addition to our passing game ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the team, @Jonm6_! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/uG2J6Xtc61
Jon Monteiro, WR, 6-2, 185, Randolph, Mass./Xaverian Brothers HS
- 2023 Catholic Conference All-Star
- Also received offers from: Bowling Green, Bryant, Old Dominion and UAB
"He's a great athlete, fits our family really well. He's a guy that understands what hard work is & a guy that I can see making plays for years to come" - @Tony_TDUB@Jonm6_ | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/WfNa9qBtD8
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Starting the day off with a bang ??@RonaldLMooreJr is heading to The Mountain!#IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/R09yWnOxpw
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Ronald Moore, Jr., CB, 5-11, 190, Griffin, Ga./Spalding HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Senior season stats: 56 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, one forced fumble and one defensive returned touchdown
- Also received offers from Akron, Appalachian State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Miami (Ohio), Middle Tennessee, Navy, Old Dominion, Troy, Tulane, UAB and Western Michigan
"Real physical DB that's looking to not only shy away from contact but create contact" - @coachwaites @RonaldLMooreJr | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/duN9S2L7zL
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Red Smoke doubling down ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
See you on The Mountain, @seneca_moore!#IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/v6fnkYxyUP
Seneca Moore, LB, 6-2, 215, Sumter, S.C./Crestwood HS
- Defensive Player of the Year as a senior
- First-team all-conference selection as a senior
- Senior season stats: 68 tackles, 51 solo stops, 27 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, two punt blocks
- Also added 19 carries for 196 yards and six touchdowns
"He's extremely strong and explosive at the point of attack" - @coachlinam@seneca_moore | #INGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/2Nwl469sjS
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Eli Sisson, TE, 6-3, 220, Collierville, Tenn./Collierville HSA warm welcome to our newest Tight End ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
See you on The Mountain, @elisisson13! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/ki1nMbxF5N
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- No. 94 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- 2023 Collierville High School Senior Hall of Fame
- Three-time Region 8-6A All-Region selection
- Also had offers from Arkansas State, Army , Charlotte, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, Miami (Ohio), Rice, Rutgers, Temple, Troy, UAB, UCF, UNLV, West Virginia and Western Kentucky,
"Great player, very athletic, actually started as a kicker and found out he can catch a ball and run some routes" - @Coach_Ladutko@elisisson13 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/nIZdxftDdb
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Quick on the field and quick to sign ???
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to The Mountain, @Drippye2 ! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/1Of7jxfyKX
Eric Smith, WR, 5-9, 175, Richmond, Va./Varina HS
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Also had offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, James Madison, Marshall, Maryland, Old Dominion, UConn and Virginia Tech
"Elite speed. Elite Quickness. Great playmaker. He's going to fit our offense in so many different ways" - @Tony_TDUB@Drippye2 | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/SNzlhbXe5A
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Izaiah Taylor, OL, 6-4, 275, Stone Mountain, Ga./South Gwinnett HSTaylor-made to be a Flame ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the team, @TaylorIMHEEM! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/zDufs5hJZ0
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Also had offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Western Kentucky, Georgia State, Miami, Mississippi State and UCF
"Really athletic kid, comes from a great family. His ability to move around & be athletic with his length is something that will help us tremendously " - @coachbilldurkin@TaylorIMHEEM | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/FrxrvJwpjJ
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Kaidon Whidby, LB, 6-0, 200, McDonough, Ga./Jasper County HSThe backbone of our defense just got stronger ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Get ready to bring the heat, @Kaidonwhidby! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/Qg118GhL49
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- No. 85 ranked linebacker in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
- No. 72 ranked linebacker in the country as ranked by On3.com
"He's an extremely athletic, smart kid, with high character and is very driven" - @coachlinam@kaidonwhidby | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/XaCP3zcvZY
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Adding another Joker to the mix ??
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Let's get to work, @15Awill! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/wwsTpemaYB
Alvin Williams, Joker, 6-2, 230, Atlanta, Ga./Cedar Grove HS (East Mississippi CC)
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Transferring to Liberty from East Mississippi Community College
- Helped East Mississippi to a 10-3 record in 2023 and an appearance in the 2023 NJCAA Championship Game
- All-MACCC honorable mention selection in 2023
- Finished the 2023 season with 39 tackles, 10.0 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble
"He's versatile enough to play stack linebacker, to rush off the edge, and to drop into coverage" - @CoachKyleKrantz@15Awill | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/W6uptAuqHA
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Caden Williams, RB, 5-10, 195, Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HSAdding another workhorse to a loaded backfield
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
Let's get to work, @Caden__W! #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/fCPEfuxmsb
- Mid-year enrollee
- Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
- Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
- Senior stats stats: 1,100 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns
- Also had offers from: Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Georgia Tech
Boston College and Western Kentucky
"Very very high character kid. Checks all the boxes. Just an super talented combo running back for us" - @coachisaacfb@Caden__W | #IGNITE24 pic.twitter.com/wIDqAl8wCO
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 20, 2023
