Chadwell Kicks off 2026 Football Signing Class with 19 New Recruits
12/3/2025 2:00:00 PM | Football
Liberty University Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has announced the first portion of his 2026 signing class with the addition of 19 new recruits today.
Fifteen of the 19 new signees will report to the Mountain in January for the spring semester and will take part in the Flames' annual spring practices.
This year's signing class includes four offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three cornerbacks, three safeties, a linebacker, a quarterback, a running back, a tight end and a wide receiver.
Liberty's 2026 newcomers list hails from 10 different states: Georgia (4), Florida (3), South Carolina (3), Virgina (3), Alabama (1), Maryland (1), Mississippi (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1) and Pennsylvania (1).
2026 Football Signing Class Information
Ellis Alloway, LB, 6-1, 210, Fort Walton Beach, Fla./Choctawhatchee HS
Tony Arnett, S, 6-1, 180, Phenix, Ala./Central-Phenix City HS
Kennedi Bailey, CB, 6-2, 175, Thomson, Ga./Thomson HS
Macaiden Brown, S, 6-1, 180, Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney HS
Prince Cottonham, CB, 6-0, 170, Gulfport, Miss./ Gulfport HS (East Central CC)
Jachin Davis, QB, 6-0, 195, Goose Creek, S.C./Stratford HS
Jakobe DeJesus, WR, 6-2, 190, Douglasville, Ga./New Manchester HS
Michael Floyde, DL, 6-3, 245, Las Vegas, Nevada/Coronado HS (Garden City CC)
Malcolm Gaston, OL, 6-4, 350, North Augusta, S.C./North Augusta HS
Carlton Hall, OL, 6-4, 295, Benedictine, Ga./Benedictine Military School
Chris Law, DL, 6-2, 293, Danville, Va./GW Danville HS
Elijah McKenzie, CB, 5-10, 170, Brooklyn Park, Md./North County HS (Bowie State)
Jaleel Parker, S, 5-11, 205, Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt HS
Daniel Schiffert, OL, 6-3, 295, Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom HS
Kam Taylor, TE, 6-5, 232, Woodruff, S.C./Woodruff HS
Austin Tremblay, DL, 6-2, 275, Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy
Cam Wood, RB, 5-9, 200, Carrollton, Ga. /Carrollton HS
Hunter Winn, OL, 6-5, 305, Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Academy
Fifteen of the 19 new signees will report to the Mountain in January for the spring semester and will take part in the Flames' annual spring practices.
This year's signing class includes four offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three cornerbacks, three safeties, a linebacker, a quarterback, a running back, a tight end and a wide receiver.
Liberty's 2026 newcomers list hails from 10 different states: Georgia (4), Florida (3), South Carolina (3), Virgina (3), Alabama (1), Maryland (1), Mississippi (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1) and Pennsylvania (1).
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown/High School (Previous School) |
| Ellis Alloway | LB | 6-1 | 210 | Fort Walton Beach, Fla./Choctawhatchee HS |
| Tony Arnett | S | 6-1 | 180 | Phenix, Ala./Central-Phenix City HS |
| Kennedi Bailey | CB | 6-2 | 175 | Thomson, Ga./Thomson HS |
| Macaiden Brown | S | 6-1 | 180 | Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney HS |
| Prince Cottonham | CB | 6-0 | 170 | Gulfport, Miss./Gulfport HS |
| (East Central Community College) | ||||
| Jachin Davis | QB | 6-0 | 195 | Goose Creek, S.C./Stratford HS |
| Jakobe DeJesus | WR | 6-2 | 190 | Douglasville, Ga./New Manchester HS |
| Michael Floyde | DL | 6-3 | 245 | Las Vegas, Nevada/Coronado HS |
| (Garden City Community College) | ||||
| Malcolm Gaston | OL | 6-4 | 350 | North Augusta, S.C./North Augusta HS |
| Carlton Hall | OL | 6-4 | 295 | Benedictine, Ga/Benedictine Military School |
| Chris Law | DL | 6-2 | 293 | Danville, Va./GW Danville HS |
| Elijah McKenzie | CB | 5-10 | 170 | Brooklyn Park, Md./North County HS |
| (Bowie State) | ||||
| Jaleel Parker | S | 5-11 | 205 | Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt HS |
| Xavier Reid | DL | 5-11 | 265 | Boca Raton, Fla./West Boca Raton HS |
| Daniel Schiffert | OL | 6-3 | 295 | Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom HS |
| Kam Taylor | TE | 6-5 | 232 | Woodruff, S.C./Woodruff HS |
| Austin Tremblay | DL | 6-2 | 275 | Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy |
| Cam Wood | RB | 5-9 | 200 | Carrollton, Ga./Carrollton HS |
| Hunter Winn | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Academy |
2026 Football Signing Class Information
Ellis Alloway, LB, 6-1, 210, Fort Walton Beach, Fla./Choctawhatchee HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- Graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
- Has helped Choctawhatchee High School to the state championship semifinals with a current record of 12-1
- Finished his junior season with 74 tackles and 8.0 sacks
- Has recorded 11.0 sacks during this senior season
- Also had offers from: Arkansas, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Penn State and Virginia
Tony Arnett, S, 6-1, 180, Phenix, Ala./Central-Phenix City HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 63 ranked prospect in Alabama by Rivals
- No. 70 ranked prospect in Alabama by 247Sports
- Graduated from Central-Phenix City High School in Phenix, Ala.
- Helped lead Central-Phenix City High School to the AHSAA playoffs and an 11-2 record as a senior
- First-team all-region defensive back as a senior
- Selected to play in the Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game
- Finished his senior year with 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and an interception
- Also had offers from: Arkansas State, Charlotte, Georgia Southern, Jacksonville State, Navy, Old Dominion, South Alabama, Troy and Western Kentucky
- Son of Porshia Sexton
Kennedi Bailey, CB, 6-2, 175, Thomson, Ga./Thomson HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- Graduated from Thomson High School in Thomson, Ga.
- Helped Thomson High School to the GHSA state playoffs as a senior
- Thomson High School finished the year with a 9-4 record and in first place in the district
- Finished his senior season with 35 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and two interceptions
- Also had offers from: Arkansas, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Pitt, Texas A&M and Wake Forest
- Son of Christina Edwards and Ocstabian Bailey
Macaiden Brown, S, 6-1, 180, Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- Graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Fla.
- First-team All-Area selection
- Finished his senior season with 58 tackles, 15.0 tackles for a loss, 4.0 sacks, seven pass breakups and an interception
- Helped lead Cardinal Mooney High School to back-to-back regional championships
- Cardinal Mooney High School won the state championship in 2023
- Also had offers from: Auburn, Buffalo, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Louisville, Navy and USF
- Son of Kendra and Morocco Brown
Prince Cottonham, CB, 6-0, 170, Gulfport, Miss./ Gulfport HS (East Central CC)
- Mid-year enrollee
- Transferring to Liberty from East Central Community College
- Saw playing time in 19 games during the 2024 and 2025 seasons
- Finished his time at East Central with 63 tackles, including 51 solo stops, 4.0 tackles for a loss and four interceptions
- Earned All-MACCC all-conference second-team honors during the 2025 season
- Graduated from Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Miss.
- Son of Heather Sanders and Rip Daniels
Jachin Davis, QB, 6-0, 195, Goose Creek, S.C./Stratford HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 33 ranked prospect in South Carolina by Rivals
- No. 39 ranked prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports
- Graduated from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, S.C.
- Shrine Bowl of the Carolina selection
- Led Stratford High School to the third round of the playoffs as a senior
- Stratford High School posted a 10-2 record during his senior year
- Also had offers from: Arkansas State, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Miami (Ohio), Navy, Southern Miss and UConn
- Son of Jon and Lynette Davis
Jakobe DeJesus, WR, 6-2, 190, Douglasville, Ga./New Manchester HS
- Summer enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 98 ranked prospect in Georgia by 247Sports
- Graduated from New Manchester High School in Douglasville, Ga.
- Helped lead New Manchester High School to the first round of the playoffs as a senior
- Finished his junior season with 31 receptions for 565 yards and eight touchdowns
- Runs a 10.4 100 meters
- Also had offers from: Appalachian State, Charlotte, FIU, Georgia State, Miami (Ohio), Old Dominion, Troy, UAB and West Virginia
- Son of Shan'trell DeJesus
Michael Floyde, DL, 6-3, 245, Las Vegas, Nevada/Coronado HS (Garden City CC)
- Mid-year enrollee
- Transferring to Liberty from Garden City Community College
- Saw playing time in 11 games during the 2025 season
- Finished the 2025 season with 47 tackles (25 solo, 22 assisted), 15.0 tackles for a loss, 6.0 sacks, three pass breakups and a forced fumble
- Graduated from Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada
- Also had offers from: Central Michigan, Louisiana Monroe, Nevada, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and Western Michigan
- Son of Kasey Wilson
Malcolm Gaston, OL, 6-4, 350, North Augusta, S.C./North Augusta HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 22 ranked prospect in South Carolina by Rivals
- No. 13 ranked prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports
- Graduated from North Augusta High School in North Augusta, S.C.
- Shrine Bowl of the Carolina selection
- Helped North Augusta reached the third round of the playoffs as a senior
- North Augusta finished the 2025 season with an 11-2 record
- Also had offers from: Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Southern, North Carolina and Virginia Tech
- Son of Demetrius Reid and Bill Gaston
Carlton Hall, OL, 6-4, 295, Benedictine, Ga./Benedictine Military School
- Summer enrollee
- Graduated from Benedictine Military School in Benedictine, Ga.
- Has helped Benedictine Military School to a 10-2 record in 2025
- Benedictine Military School is currently in the GHSA Class AAAA state semifinals
- Son of Nishika and Carlton Hall
Chris Law, DL, 6-2, 293, Danville, Va./GW Danville HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 54 ranked prospect in Virginia by Rivals
- No. 58 ranked prospect in Virginia by 247Sports
- Graduated from GW Danville High School in Danville, Va.
- Helped GW Danville win the regional championship in the state playoffs and finish the season with an 11-2 record
- Earned all-state honors on both the offensive and defensive line as a junior
- Also had offers from: Miami (Ohio), Missouri State, Old Dominion, Temple, Troy, UMass and Western Michigan
- Son of Sherri Holland
Elijah McKenzie, CB, 5-10, 170, Brooklyn Park, Md./North County HS (Bowie State)
- Mid-year enrollee
- Transferring to Liberty from Bowie State
- Saw playing time in 10 games during the 2025 season
- Finished the 2025 season with 33 tackles, including 24 solo stops, 1.5 tackles for a loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and 17 passes defended
- Ranked No. 2 in the country in passes defended (1.70 per game)
- Named to the 2025 2025 All-CIAA first-team all-conference team
- Started his college career at Morgan State in 2024
- Saw playing time in nine games, recording six tackles (three solo, three assisted)
- Graduated from North County High School in Brooklyn Park, Md.
- Played both cornerback and wide receiver
- Scored 13 touchdowns during this senior year
- Three-sport athlete at North County, as he also participated in basketball and track & field
Jaleel Parker, S, 5-11, 205, Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 63 ranked prospect in North Carolina by Rivals
- No. 68 ranked prospect in North Carolina by 247Sports
- Graduated from Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, N.C.
- Shrine Bowl of the Carolina selection
- Helped Jack Britt High School qualify for the state playoffs as a senior
- Finished his senior season with 60 tackles, 8.0 tackles for a loss, 3.0 sacks and three interceptions
- The two-way player also had 31 carries for 260 yards and 86 receiving yards
- Also had offers from: Akron, Charlotte, East Carolina, James Madison, Miami (Ohio) and Old Dominion
- Son of Ashley and Kirk Parker
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- Graduated from West Boca Raton High School in Boca Raton, Fla.
- Missed his senior season due to an injury
- Named Palm Beach Defensive Player of the Year as a junior
- Also had offers from: Akron, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Harvard, James Madison, Marshall, Penn, Princeton, Tulane, USF and Western Kentucky
- Son of Andrea and Jason Reid
Daniel Schiffert, OL, 6-3, 295, Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 50 ranked prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals
- No. 53 ranked prospect in Pennsylvania by 247Sports
- Graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pa.
- Helped lead Freedom High School to the playoffs as a senior
- Did not allow a sack during his junior season, while helping Freedom High School post a 10-2 record
- All-state wrestler
- Also had offers from: Army, Buffalo, Navy, Rice and Villanova
- Son of Liz and Chris Schiffert
Kam Taylor, TE, 6-5, 232, Woodruff, S.C./Woodruff HS
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 44 ranked prospect in South Carolina by Rivals
- No. 48 ranked prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports
- Graduated from Woodruff High School in Woodruff, S.C.
- Shrine Bowl of the Carolina selection
- Helped Woodruff High School finished the 2025 season with an 11-2 record
- Woodruff High School advanced to the third round of the 2025 playoffs
- Finished his junior season with 24 receptions for 364 yards and eight touchdowns
- Also had offers from: Charlotte, FIU, Marshall, Southern Miss and Troy
- Son of Tara and Matt Mabry
Austin Tremblay, DL, 6-2, 275, Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy
- Mid-year enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 51 ranked prospect in Virginia by Rivals
- No. 50 ranked prospect in Virginia by 247Sports
- Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va.
- First-team all-region as a senior
- District Defensive Player of the Year nominee
- Has helped Liberty Christian Academy to the state championship semifinals with an 11-2 record
- Led Liberty Christian Academy to back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024
- Earned all-district honors as a tight end as a junior
- Also had offers from: Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Marshall
- Son of Tracie and Paul Tremblay
Cam Wood, RB, 5-9, 200, Carrollton, Ga. /Carrollton HS
- Summer enrollee
- Graduated from Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Ga.
- Has led Carrollton High School to the Georgia state playoff semifinals with a perfect 13-0 record
- Rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns in the regional championship game
- Has recorded over 1,500 total rushing and receiving yards as a senior
- Has scored 32 touchdowns during his senior season
- Runs a 10.7 100 meters
- Son of Eddie Wood
Hunter Winn, OL, 6-5, 305, Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Academy
- Summer enrollee
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 42 ranked prospect in Virginia by Rivals
- No. 49 ranked prospect in Virginia by 247Sports
- Graduated from Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Va.
- Three-time first-team all-conference offensive line selection (2023-25)
- First-team all-conference defensive line selection as a senior
- Second-team all-state offensive line selection in 2024
- Helped lead Freedom High School to the playoffs as a senior where they finished the season with an 8-2 record
- Also had offers from: Buffalo, Delaware, James Madison and Old Dominion
- Son of Robin and Clay Winn
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