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Lynn Announces 2015 Greyhound Signing Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Football Coach Josh Lynn is proud to announce that a number of talented athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Greyhounds in the upcoming 2015 season. Lynn will look to the newcomers to bolster a lineup, which won a pair of Lone Star Conference playoff games on the way to its second consecutive winning season.

DeSean AndersonCB, 5-10, 185, Santa Ana, Calif./Santa Ana CC
DeJohn BurnsDB, 5-10, 170, Amarillo, Texas/Palo Duro HS
Larry CageLB, 6-3, 225, Zachary, La./NMMI
Isaiah CallahanOL, 6-2, 270, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS
Charles CounteeATH, 5-9, 185, Albuquerque, N.M./Manzano HS
Cameron DuffyWR, 6-3, 185, Peoria, Ariz./Peoria HS
Malik GordonDB, 5-10, 185, Albuquerque, N.M./Sandia HS
Celento HairstonRB, 5-10, 195, Stone Mountain, Ga./NMMI
Keandre HallLB, 6-3, 275, Lubbock, Texas/Coronado HS
Lawrence HallILB, 220, Sacramento, Calif./American River College
Isaiah IngramDL, 6-2, 250, Roswell, N.M./Roswell HS
Victor IosefaLB, 5-10, 240, Long Beach, Calif./San Bernardino CC
Silas JeffersonFB, 6-1, 220, Dallas, Texas/Conrad HS/Eastern Arizona CC
Tyler LynchTE, 6-2, 235, Gilbert, Ariz./Williams Field HS
Traven MartinDB, 6-0, 190, Amarillo, Texas/Amarillo HS
Cameron MillsOL, 6-1, 270, Las Cruces, N.M./Mayfield HS
Nathaniel NashDB, 5-11, 188, Los Lunas, N.M./Valencia HS
Patrick MarzettDB, 5-11, 185, Bakersfield, Calif./Bakersfield CC
Avery RasherWR, 6-0, 175, Farmington, N.M./Farmington HS
Nick SanchezOL, 6-4, 270, Frenship, Texas/Frenship HS
Deandre SandersDB, 5-9, 185, Long Beach, Calif./Glendale CC
Dustin SmithOL, 6-1, 260, Muleshoe, Texas/Muleshoe HS
Johnny SmithRB, 5-8, 173, El Paso, Texas/Andress HS
Rashad SteptoeDB, 5-10, 170, Amarillo, Texas/Palo Duro HS
Charles StevensCB, 5-9, 180, Huntington Beach, Calif./Golden West CC
Wyatt StrandATH, 6-2, 190, Logan, N.M./Logan HS
Isaiah TaylorLB, 6-3, 235, Santa Fe, N.M./Santa Fe HS
Maximillian Daily-ThomasRB. 5-10, 220, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Neamitupou TuifaLB, 6-0, 220, Waimanalo, Hawaii/San Bernardino CC
Leondre WilliamsQB, 6-0, 185, El Paso, Texas/Chapin HS

QUARTERBACK
Wyatt Strand           Athlete          6'2" 190        Logan HS/Logan, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Wyatt did everything for his team in high school on the way to an appearance in the 8-Man State Championship Game.  We had Wyatt at our Camp this summer and he really impressed us with his skill level and great work ethic".
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 A 1st Team All State QB
  • 2014 A 1st Team All State LB
  • 2014 A Football State Runner Ups
  • 2012-15 National Honor Society
Coached by
MAJOR:  Mathematics
 
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Leondre Williams   QB       6'0 185          Chapin H.S./El Paso, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Leondre is an athletic dual threat QB who can beat you with his legs or arm.  We feel like his skill set is a perfect fit for our offensive system and we are excited to see what he can do wearing the Green and Silver."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • El Paso All Star Game Participant
  • 2013 1st Team All-District QB
  • 2014 2nd Team All-District QB
  • 2013 & 2014 Honorable Mention All-City QB
Coached by Rene Hernandez
MAJOR: Business

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RUNNING BACK
Silas Jefferson          FB       6'1"  220       Eastern Arizona CC/Conrad HS/Dallas, TX          
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Silas is a physical, downhill runner. He comes from a similar-style offense. He will be a perfect fit for our style of offense."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2011 Led all of DFW in Rushing Yards (1803)
  • 2011 VYPE All-Dallas Team
Coached by John O'mera
MAJOR:  Community Physical Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVP5-D_hYQ

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Celento Hairston     RB       5'10"  195     NMMI/Stone Mountain, GA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Celento has a solid lower body, great vision, and balance. He did a great job for NMMI during the 2011 season. He played a large part in a season that ended with a bowl game invitation. I am excited for Celento to join the Greyhound family."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by Joe Forchtner
MAJOR: Undecided
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVL6FTEmh8

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Johnny Smith           RB       5'8 173          Andress HS/El Paso, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Johnny is an elusive runner who has great quickness and acceleration on the perimeter. He will also help us in our passing game with his reliable hands."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 1st Team All-District RB
  • 2014 Offensive MVP
  • 2014 2nd Team All-City
  • 2013 1st Team All-District CB
  • 2013 Honorable Mention All-City CB
 
Coached by Patrick Brown
MAJOR: Undecided
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsZYTRS6WUY

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Maximillian Daily-Thompson      RB       5'10 220       NMMI/Alberta, Canada
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Max has a compact frame and carries his weight really well. He also has great natural leverage. We are thrilled to welcome Max to the Greyhound family."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2011 2nd Team All-WSFL RB
  • Benched 500 lbs which is a NMMI RB record
Coached by Joe Forchtner
MAJOR:Undecided
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXx2TbZiCqY

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WIDE RECIEVER
Charles Countee      Athlete          5'9"  185       Manzano H.S./Albuquerque, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Charles is just an all around good football player who has deceiving speed and a knack for making big plays.  Charles will join his brother, Todd Countee, on our roster and look to build on the recent success that Manzano High School players have had here at ENMU."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2013 & 2014 1st Team All District WR
  • 2014 Team Captain
  • 2014 5A State Qualifier (100 M Dash, 4 x100, 4 x 200)
Coached by Chad Adcox
MAJOR:  Biology
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVxP5c77rKE

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Cameron Duffy        WR      6'3 185          Peoria HS/Peoria, AZ
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Cameron is a big physical receiver that has great explosion and will cause match-up problems against any defensive backs we face."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 State Runner-Up in Triple Jump (45.3)
  • 2014 State Runner-Up in Long Jump (23.6)
Coached by William Babb
MAJOR: Sport Management
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNOH1ky6ZEU

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Avery Rasher           WR      6'0"  175       Farmington HS/Farmington, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Avery is a true speed receiver that can go up and get the deep ball.  Avery has great upside and tremendous all around athleticism."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 5A 2nd Team All State WR
  • 2014 5A/6A All Star Selection at WR
  • 2013/2014 1st Team All District WR & DB
  • 2014 AAAA State High Jump Champion
  • 2014 AAAA 2nd Place 300M IH (39.62)
  • 2004 AAAA 2nd Place  4 x 100 & 4 x 200 Relays
Coached by Gary Bradley
MAJOR:  Athletic Training
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMov9r36rpk

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TIGHT ENDS
Tyler Lynch              TE       6'2"  235       Williams Field HS/Gilbert, AZ
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Tyler is a physical and athletic tight end who can create running lanes for our running backs. He is also a top-notch short and deep snapper. We are very excited about the addition of Tyler to our program."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 Division III 2nd Team All-Conference
  • 2014 Honorable Mention All-Academic 
Coached by Steve Campbell
MAJOR: Finance
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGCMJEffhRM

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OFFENSIVE LINE
Isaiah Callahan       OL       6'2"  270       Clovis HS/Clovis, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Isaiah is an extremely athletic offensive lineman who possesses the skill set needed to flourish in our offensive scheme. Isiah comes from a local program and we believe his best football is in front of him."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 1st Team All District OL
  • 3 Year Letterman 
Coached by Eric Roanhaus
MAJOR:  Business
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEIzUv7eyWA

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Cameron Mills         OL       6'1"  270       Mayfield HS/Las Cruces, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Cameron comes from a great program and has anchored an offensive line at Mayfield that has played for the 6A State Championship game the past 2 seasons."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 6A 1st Team All State OL
  • 2013 5A 2nd Team All State OL
  • 2013 & 2014  1st Team All District OL
  • 2013 & 2014 6A State Runner Ups
  • 2013 District Champ Shot Put (54'2") 
Coached by Michael Bradley
MAJOR:   Business
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNmiIdHm_4s

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Nick Sanchez           OL       6'4" 270        Frenship HS/Frenship, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Nick has good size and is extremely aggressive. I believe that Nick's best football is in front of him and we hope to capitalize on that here at Eastern."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by Bobby Davis
 
MAJOR: Undecided
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaatGjWVyLI

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Dustin Smith            LB       6'1 260          Muleshoe HS/Muleshoe, TX
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Dustin is a physical offensive lineman that comes from a local program, the Muleshoe Mules. We look for Dustin to move to Center for the Hounds."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2013/2014 1st  Team All District OL
  • 2013 Second Team Lubbock Avalanche Journal
  • 2013 2A All South Plains Team
  • 2013 Honorable Mention All-State OL
  • 2014 Amarillo Golden Spread Team
  • 2014 2nd Team All State OL
Coached by David Wood
MAJOR: Education/History

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DEFENSIVE LINE
Isaiah Ingram          DL       6'2 250          Roswell HS/Roswell, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Isaiah has a great frame with huge upside potential. We look forward to having Isaiah develop into a great defensive lineman for the Greyhounds."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 1st Team All-District
 
Coached by Jeff Lynn
MAJOR: Kinesiology

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LINEBACKERS
Larry Cage    LB       6'3"  225       NMMI/Zachary, LA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Larry has outstanding size and speed. He is a physical tackler and delivers tremendous pop on contact. He is a versatile Linebacker that can play either inside or outside. Larry is well-coached and comes from a great program."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by Joe Forchtner
 MAJOR: Undecided
 
 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef4nwHtsA0w

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Keandre Hall           LB       6'3" 275        Coronado HS/Lubbock, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Keandre is quick off-the-snap. He is extremely athletic for a guy his size. He is also a pretty good basketball player."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2013 All-South Plains Team
  • 2014 All-District Defensive Tackle
  • 2013 All-District
Coached by Seth Parr
MAJOR: Criminal Justice or Education 
 
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm5Zvaf58FU

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Lawrence Hall         ILB      6'1"  220       American River College/Sacramento, CA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Lawrence is a big interior linebacker that is extremely athletic and also does a great job in space. Look for Lawrence to come in and have an immediate impact in our defense."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2009/2010 All-League RB
  • 2010 Conference Offensive MVP RB
  • School Record Holder (297 most rushing yards in a game)
  • 2014 1st Team All-NorCal  LBer
Coached by Jon Osterhout
MAJOR:  Communications - emphasis Broadcasting Productions
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mFuYc-pAI


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Victor Iosefa             LB       5'10 240       San Bernardino CC/Long Beach, CA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Victor is a physical interior linebacker that will bring a physical presence to our defense. We are anxious to see him line it up with the rest of our boys and get after it on the field."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2nd Team All-Inland Empire LB (2011)
  • Desert Sky League Defensive POY
  • All Area Defensive POY
  • 2012 Polynesian All-American Selectee
Coached by John Shipp
MAJOR: Health Physical Education
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTfMfB1vkSs

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Isaiah Taylor           LB       6'3 235          Sante Fe HS/Sante Fe, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Isaiah is a big interior linebacker who has the size to fit the iso but the speed to run sideline-to-sideline."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2013 & 2014 1st Team All-District LB
  • 2013 2nd Team 4A All-State LB
  • 2014 Team Captain 
Coached by Ray Holliday
MAJOR: Criminal Justice
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBYHHGOplFY

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Neamitupou Tuifua           LB       6'0 220          San Bernardino CC/Waimanalo, HI
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Neami is an athletic and fast linebacker that will bring speed to the inside of our defense. His energy and presence will make a strong impact on the greyhounds."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • Hub All-Star Player
  • Team Defensive MVP 2011
  • Best Comeback Player 2014
  • Team Captain 2014
Coached by John Shipp
MAJOR: Undecided
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JipvfmGsMTs

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DEFENSIVE BACKS
De Sean Anderson CB       5'10"  185     Santa Ana CC/Santa Ana, CA       
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"De Sean is extremely fluid, has phenomenal quickness, and recovery speed. We are excited and fortunate to have De Sean to come in and compete for a starting spot."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by  Geoff Jones
MAJOR: Kinesiology
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUSb2Cak2kE

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DeJohn Burns           DB       5'10 170       Palo Duro HS/Amarillo, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"DeJohn is an athletic defensive back that played everywhere for the Dons. He played several games at corner but also played at safety. We look for DeJohn to add depth to our secondary immediately."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • Area and Regional Qualifier in Track
  • Bi District Champions Football
  • 2nd Team All District 
 Coached by Steve Parr
MAJOR: Undecided

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Malik Gordon           DB       5'10"  185     Sandia High School/Albuquerque, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Malik did everything while at Sandia including break the school single game rushing record when he had to fill-in at Quarterback.  We feel he has tremendous upside and will settle nicely into a spot in our defensive secondary."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 2014 Set Sandia Single Game Rushing Record (243 Yards)
  • 2014 Albuquerque Metro Area Player of the Week
  • 2014 1st Team All District Multi Purpose Player
  • 2014 5A State Champion in the Javelin (18th in the Nation)
  • 2014 Team Captain
Coached by Kevin Barker
MAJOR:  Business
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQFYNH_uGFw

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Traven Martin         DB       6'0 190          Amarillo HS/Amarillo, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Traven is a big athletic corner who has great upside. He has great instincts and knack for making plays. We are excited for Traven to come in and develop into a great player for the Hounds."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 1st Team All-District
Coached by Mel Maxfield
MAJOR: Graphic Design/Accounting

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Patrick Marzett       DB       5'11 185       Bakersfield CC/Bakersfield, CA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Patrick is an intelligent, fast and physical safety that we feel will have an immediate impact in our secondary. We are thrilled to have Patrick in our secondary."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Coached by Jeff Chudy
 
MAJOR: Education
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tc52OXh1YM

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Nate Nash     DB       5'11"  188     Valencia High School/Los Lunas, NM
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Nate started as a Frosh. for ENMU OC Kelley Lee at Valencia H.S. when they reached the 4A State Semi Finals and has been on our radar ever since.  Nate is a hitter who will bring athleticism and physicality to our secondary."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 4 Year Starter at DB
  • 2014 1st Team All District DB
  • 2014 2nd Team All District RB
  • 2013 1st Team All-District RB & DB
  • 2013 2nd Team All-Metro DB 
Coached by Kevin Jolley
MAJOR:  Radiology
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXAq3_jVKyw

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Deandre Sanders    DB       5'9 185          Glendale CC/Long Beach, CA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Deandre is a well-rounded corner that can cover as well as helping on the run. Deandre plays with phenomenal effort and has a nose for the football. He will come in and be an immediate impact in our secondary."
  
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by Mickey Bell
MAJOR: Broadcasting
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dE0EF95rI0&feature=youtu.be

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Rashad Steptoe       DB       5'10 170       Palo Duro HS/Amarillo, TX
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Rashad is a versatile defensive back that has played both safety and corner. We look for Rashad to come in and be a lockdown corner for the Greyhounds."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
  • 1st Team All-District
Coached by Steve Parr
MAJOR: Undecided

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Charles Stevens       CB       5'9 180          Golden West CC/Huntington Beach, CA
 
COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Charles has great balance, keen instincts, and anticipation on the ball. He started every game and is extremely tough and durable."
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Coached by  Nick Mitchell
MAJOR:  Business
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vqdosQiuyI


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Players Mentioned

Todd Countee

#18 Todd Countee

DB
5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Todd Countee

#18 Todd Countee

5' 9"
Freshman
DB