University of Delaware Athletics
Football Welcomes In 16 Blue Hens on National Signing Day
12/21/2022 2:28:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team welcomed in 16 newcomers to the program during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Included in the group were three transfers and 13 incoming freshmen who will join the Blue Hens as members of the Delaware Class of 2027. The newcomers feature seven players on both the offense and defensive sides of the ball as well as one on special teams.
Anthony Caccese
Anthony Caccese
OL | 6-6 | 280
Reading, Pa. / Exeter Township
Bio: Three-year starter at Exeter Township Senior High School, serving as a team captain as a senior … Defensively, finished career with 79 tackles, 10.5 sacks and 35 TFL … Two-time all-county selection in 2021 and 2022 and was also a two-time all-academic team honoree … Helped lead Exeter Township to a district championship in 2021 … Also played basketball, serving as a team captain as a senior … Brother, Dominic, played rugby at West Chester … In the classroom, was an honor roll student.
Coach Rogers on Caccese: “Anthony brings physicality, toughness, and athleticism to the offensive line room here at UD. He has a high ceiling and comes to us with a winning pedigree.”
Kshawn Cox
Kshawn Cox
DB | 5-10 | 162
Bridgeville, Del. / Wise (Md.)
Bio: Three-year starter at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School … Named first team all-county and first team all-Met as a senior in 2022 … As a senior, recorded 31 tackles and four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown … On special teams, returned six punts and one kickoff for touchdowns … Also played baseball and was a member of the track & field team … In the classroom, was a distinguished honor roll student.
Coach Copeland on Cox: “One word to describe K'Shawn is ‘fast’. He will bring speed and versatility to the program with his ability to change the game on defense and in the return game on special teams.”
Nyair Domnie
Nyair Domnie
DB | 5-9 | 170
Jersey City, N.J. / DePaul Catholic
Bio: Three-year starter at DePaul Catholic High School, serving as a team captain as a senior … Two-time all-conference honoree, receiving first team honors in 2022 … Finished with five career interceptions … Had two interceptions, including a 98-yard return for a touchdown, and seven pass breakups as a senior … Helped lead DePaul Catholic to a state championship in 2022 … Also a member of the track & field program … In the classroom, was a credit roll student.
Coach Copeland on Domnie: “Nyair is an outstanding player that comes from a State Championship program. He brings a tremendous competitive nature , great athleticsm and physical play to the secondary.”
Tyron Herring
Tyron Herring
DB | 6-2 | 205
Delray Beach, Fla. / Deerfield Beach / Dartmouth
2022 (at Dartmouth)
All-Ivy League Fourth Team
Appeared in seven games
Finished season with 44 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one INT and one pass breakup
Had a career-high 12 tackles against Penn
Recorded first career interception at Sacred Heart
2021 (at Dartmouth)
Appeared in nine games, primarily on special teams
Finished the season with four total tackles
2020 (at Dartmouth)
Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019 (at Dartmouth)
Appeared in two games as a freshman
Recorded first career tackles at Marist
Bio: Two-way player at Deerfield Beach High School, playing quarterback and defensive back … Brother, Anthony, played linebacker at Bluefield College and cousin, Lance Demetrius, played at Assumption College.
Coach Copeland on Herring: “Tyron is a long and physical corner that will add experience to the secondary. He has started multiple games at the FCS level in which he has displayed the ability to cover and tackle at a high level.”
Keyshawn Hunter
Keyshawn Hunter
DL | 6-0 | 275
Washington, D.C. / H.D. Woodson / Old Dominion
2022 (at Old Dominion)
Appeared in eight games
Finished with seven tackles
Had a season-high three tackles against JMU
2021 (at Old Dominion)
Did not see game action
Bio: Played varsity football at H.D. Woodson High School … Two-time All-DCIAA First Team selection and a first team all-state honoree … Registered 65 tackles and eight sacks as a senior … Was a three-star recruit by 247 Sports … Ranked as the No. 12 recruit from Washington, D.C., and No. 95 defensive tackle in the country.
Coach Daniels on Hunter: “Keyshawn brings physicality and attitude to a defense that prides itself on toughness. Dominating at the point of attack is what he does best and we can't wait to see it on the field.”
Ja’Carree Kelly
Ja’Carree Kelly
WR | 5-8 | 160
Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz
Bio: Four-year varsity member at Buchholz High School … Finished his career with 127 catches for 1,833 yards and 21 touchdowns while also adding three rushing scores … As a senior, led Buchholz with 35 catches for 476 yards and four touchdowns … Helped lead Buchholz to semifinal appearances in 2021 and 2022 as well as a quarterfinal appearance in 2020 … Also a member of the track & field program, winning a state title in 2021 in the 4x100 relay.
Coach Archer on Kelly: “Ja'Carree is a dynamic playmaker from a top-notch program in Florida. We are excited to add his speed, quickness and explosive playmaking ability to our offense.”
Daniel Lipovski
Daniel Lipovski
QB | 6-0 | 190
Burke, Va. / Lake Braddock
Bio: Two-year starter and two-time captain at Lake Braddock Secondary School … Earned first team all-district and all-region honors as a junior and a senior, as well as honorable mention all-state in 2021 … Helped lead Lake Braddock to a Patriot District Championship in 2021 … Also a member of the baseball and track & field teams, serving as a track captain … Earned all-district honors in baseball and won district and regional championships in 2020 and 2021 … Father, Tom, played college football at Air Force and Texas … In the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society.
Coach Goldrich on Lipovski: “Daniel is a winner and an elite competitor. He has all the tools to make him dangerous at this level!”
Hasson Manning
Hasson Manning
DB | 5-11 | 190
Newark, N.J. / Hudson Catholic
Bio: Played high school football for two years at Mater Dei High School and two at Hudson Catholic Regional High School … Served as a two-time captain at Hudson Catholic … Earned all-conference honors as a senior … Also a member of the track & field team … In the classroom, was an honor roll student.
Coach Rojas on Manning: “Hasson is an explosive and rangy safety that plays close to the box and loves contact. And he has the ability to cover like a corner.”
Zach Marker
Zach Marker
QB | 6-2 | 200
Norwalk, Iowa / Norwalk / Iowa Central CC
2022 (Iowa Central CC)
Appeared in 10 games
Completed 110-of-178 passes for 1,342 yards
Finished with 23 touchdown passes to just six interceptions
Rushed for 411 yards and two touchdowns on 70 carries
2021 (Iowa Central CC)
Appeared in six games
Completed 6-of-11 passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns
Rushed for 221 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries
2020 (Iowa Central CC)
Appeared in four games
Completed 5-of-15 passes for 58 yards
Rushed for 33 yards on six carries
Bio: Three-year varsity member at Norwalk Community High School … As a senior, passed for 1,800 yards and 23 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,104 yards and 15 scores.
Coach Goldrich on Marker: “Zach is a special type of athlete. He has shown to be a difference-maker with the ball in his hands. We are excited to welcome him to the family.”
Nick Minicucci
Nick Minicucci
QB | 6-2 | 205
Midland Park, N.J. / Don Bosco
Bio: Two-year starter at Don Bosco Prep, serving as a team captain as a senior … Earned first team all-league and first team all-county honors … Passed for 2,022 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2022 while also rushing for 651 yards and eight scores … Finished career with 3,513 passing yards in 26 games and 29 touchdowns to go along with 1,031 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns … Helped lead Don Bosco to a league championship in 2022.
Coach Goldrich on Minicucci: “Nick can do it all. A true dual threat that can make every throw and extend plays with his feet. He will be a great addition to the Blue Hen family.”
Gavin Moul
Gavin Moul
LB | 6-0 | 220
Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park
Bio: Four-year starter and two-time captain at Bethel Park High School … Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Fabulous 22 in 2022 … Helped lead Bethel Park to a conference championship as a senior … Also a member of the basketball team and the track & field program … Father, Darren, played football at Washington & Jefferson.
Coach Yahner on Moul: “Gavin is a physical, aggressive linebacker that loves contact. He has an explosive and dynamic ability to get into the backfield.”
Anwar O’Neal
Anwar O’Neal
OL | 6-5 | 250
Philadelphia, Pa. / Middletown (Del.)
Bio: Three-year starter at Middletown High School, serving as a team captain as a senior … Named first team all-conference and second team all-state as a junior … Earned academic all-conference honors in 2021 … Helped lead Middletown to a state championship in 2021 … In the classroom, was a high honor roll student.
Coach Rogers on O'Neal: “Anwar is a prospect we are excited about keeping in the state of Delaware. His ability to be physical in the run game and athleticism in pass pro will make him a great addition to our room.”
KT Seay
KT Seay
DB | 6-2 | 185
Norfolk, Va. / Maury
Bio: Played football at Maury High School … Named Second Team All-District as a junior … As a junior, recorded 50 tackles, 11 TFL, five sacks, three interceptions and five pass breakups …. Helped lead Maury to four-straight regional championships and two state championship appearances … Sister, Maya, was a member of the track & field program at Illinois.
Coach Rojas on Seay: “KT is a long and athletic safety that can cover deep but enjoys running down in the box and making big tackles.”
Saeed St. Fleur
Saeed St. Fleur
RB | 5-10 | 205
Parlin, N.J. / Bergen Catholic
Bio: Two year-starter at Bergen Catholic High School, serving as a team captain as a senior … Named first team all-division, first team all-county and first team all-state as a senior … Helped lead Bergen Catholic to consecutive state championships in 2021 and 2022 … Bergen Catholic was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and top-15 nationally each of the past three years.
Coach Pierce on St. Fleur: “Saeed is the total package, everything you would want in a back. He is physical in the run game, has great ball skills and the playmaking ability that we want here at UD.”
Noah Vitko
Noah Vitko
LS | 6-0 | 225
Dunkirk, Md. / Dematha Catholic
Bio: Four-year varsity member in high school, spending one year at Northern High School and three at Dematha Catholic High School … Twice named to the All-WCAC First Team as a specialist … Participated in the All-Star MD Crab Bowl and the All-American Blue-Gray Game … Also played lacrosse.
Coach Link on Vitko: “Noah brings a great deal of athleticism to the specialist group. His speed and accuracy as a longsnapper is impressive.”
The Blue Hens finished the 2022 season, the first of the Ryan Carty era, with an 8-5 overall record and a 4-4 mark in the CAA. Delaware opened the year with its 16th all-time win over an FBS program and ended the season with its 18th appearance in the FCS Championship. UD defeated Saint Francis (Pa.) in the first round, 56-17, before falling to No. 1 seed South Dakota State in the second round.
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2023 Signing Day Class
Name Pos. Hometown / High School (Previous School)
Anthony Caccese OL Reading, Pa. / Exeter Township
Kshawn Cox DB Bridgeville, Del. / Wise (Md.)
Nyair Domnie DB Jersey City, N.J. / DePaul Catholic
Tyron Herring DB Delray Beach, Fla. / Deerfield Beach (Dartmouth)
Keyshawn Hunter DL Washington, D.C. / H.D. Woodson (Old Dominion)
Ja'Carree Kelly WR Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz
Daniel Lipovski QB Burke, Va. / Lake Braddock
Hasson Manning DB Newark, N.J. / Hudson Catholic
Zach Marker QB Norwalk, Iowa / Norwalk (Iowa Central CC)
Nick Minicucci QB Midland Park, N.J. / Don Bosco
Gavin Moul LB Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park
Anwar O’Neal OL Philadelphia, Pa. / Middletown (Del.)
KT Seay DB Norfolk, Va. / Maury
Saeed St. Fleur RB Parlin, N.J. / Bergen Catholic
Noah Vitko LS Dunkirk, Md. / Dematha Catholic
Kion Wright DL West Philadelphia, Pa. / Cheltenham
