IDAHO STATE FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY 2015

 

IDAHO STATE'S 2015 recruiting class bolsters talented roster

RECRUITS DRAWN to Bengals’ success
Daniel Heck, 6-2, 270, Emmett, Emmett HS, DL, Fr.

High school: Four-year letter winner in football … as a senior in 2014 named to the 3A all-state first-team as a defensive and offensive lineman.

Chance Salutregui, 6-4, 227, Nampa, Skyview, DL, Fr.

High school: 2013 GOL Defensive Player of the Year … four-time all-conference … second-team all-state in 2014 … four-year varsity starter … four-year letter winner in football, one-year in basketball, one year in wrestling and a two-time letter winner in rodeo … two-time state qualifier for rodeo … parents are JD and Lisa … was coached by David Young.

Idaho State head coach Mike Kramer: “Offered in our summer camp and committed to us very, very early.”

Robert Kvinsland, 6-3, 192, Gig Harbor, Wash., Peninsula HS, QB, Fr.

High school: Named to the Tacoma News Tribune All-Area team … SPSL Offensive MVP … King 5 All-Western Washington … Tacoma Athletic Club Fall Athlete of the Year … 2,700 yards passing and 28 touchdown passes as a senior.

Kramer: He’s got a quick release, a good arm, an accurate arm. ... No, he’s not a runner. ... We’re not really concerned whether a guy is mobile or not. It’s about the ability to make decisions, throw the ball accurately and advance the football and move your football team.”

Kody Graves, 6-1, 209, Nampa, Skyview HS, LB, Fr.

High school: 4A SIC co-Defensive Player of the Year … All-Idaho first team and named the team defensive MVP … three-year starter.

Kramer: “Kody Graves I thought was as good a linebacker we saw in state, out of state.”

Treven Aloi, 6-1, 323, Murray, Utah, Murray HS, DL, Fr.

High school: First-team All-Region 7 and honorable mention all-state in 2014 ... all-region 7 second-team and honorable mention all-state in 2013.

Kramer: “He’s a young man who at 323 (pounds) has got some strength and size. ... Has not totally quite made up his mind whether he is or is not going on a mission.” 

Luke Holloway, 6-3, 204, El Cajon, Calif., Helix HS, LB, Fr.

High school: Two-way starter at tight end and defensive end and outside linebacker ... 18.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, two blocked passes, three catches for 30 yards and was named to the San Diego Preps second-team All CIF defensive end.

Kramer: “Tremendous ability and we would probably not necessarily like to play him right away next year because he needs some strength training to get to the full potential of where he’s at.” 

Braiden Beckman, 6-0, 210, Kent, Wash., Kentridge HS, LB, Fr. 

High school: Associated Press first-team all-state and named first-team All-Western Washington team by King 5 News.

Kramer: “Beckman is one of the leading tacklers in the Puget Sound league in Kent, Washington. That’s my favorite league in the state of Washington. The South Puget Sound League has produced a tremendous amount of college players.”

Mason Jackson, 6-1, 214, Pasco, Wash., Richland HS., LB, Fr.

High school: Three-time letter winner in football and track and field … two-time second-team all-conference as a defensive end.

Kramer: “Mason Jackson is a really unique player. He played down defensive end and we’re going to move him to linebacker. He’s a very long-armed guy who was a very productive player at Richland.”

Jake Pettit, 6-3, 230, Santa Barbara, Calif., Santa Barbara Community College, LB, Jr.

Junior college: (2014) Had 111 tackles, three sacks, 14 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and three pass break ups ... named the Santa Barbara Junior College Defensive MVP.

Kramer: “Jake Pettit is  ticketed to be one of our starting linebackers next year.”

Chris "Scooby" Reynolds Jr., 6-3, 193, Lakewood, Wash., Foss HS, WR, Fr. 

High school: Two-time first-team all-league as a defensive back … second-team all-league as a wide receiver … honorable mention all-state athlete.

Kramer: “Tremendous long arms. He’s got leaping ability, plays on a very good basketball team. He was a very productive player.”

Spencer Hoff, 6-3, 268, San Bernardino, Calif., San Bernardino JC, DL, Jr. 

Junior college: (2014) Had 51 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six sacks for a loss of 45 yards.

Kramer: “Our defensive front outside of Tyler (Kuder) is really a huge question mark. A lot of it will have to develop in spring and then we’ll have to redevelop it during two-a-days, and I think Spencer will come in with an opportunity to start.”

Ty Flanagan, 5-10, 190, Las Vegas, Nev., Mojave HS, RB, Fr.

High school: Rushed for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior ... also had 62 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown ...  all-state honors and was the league MVP ... had 3,673 yards and 46 touchdowns in high school.

Kramer: “As physically developed as any running back we’ve had out of high school. ... He can do it all.” 

Jayson Miller, 6-1, 180, San Dimas, Calif., Baldwin Park HS, DB, Fr. 

High school: In 2014 had 65 receptions and 1,068 yards ... had an average of 16.4 yards a catch and 13 touchdowns

Kramer: “Has tremendous athletic talent, not only on the field as an offensive and defensive player but he’s starting on their basketball team as a small forward and scoring about 15.5, 16 points a game.”

Rasheed Williams, 6-1, 260, Buena Park, Calif., Mater Dei HS, DL, Fr.

High school: Had 44 tackles, seven sacks and 21 quarterback hurries as a senior … named first-team All Trinity League as a junior and senior … named to the All-Orange County first-team in 2014 and was the Mater Dei High School Defensive Player of the Year.

Kramer: “To have him understand what the academic opportunity is here I thought was pretty imperative to him and unique to us.”

Tristan Cano, 6-2, 245, Rigby, Idaho, Rigby HS, DL, Fr.

High school: Three-year varsity starter and letter winner … all-conference honorable mention on the offensive and defensive line … all-state honorable mention on the offensive and defensive line.

Kramer: Has just tremendous speed, outstanding feet, a way of collecting himself and movement that I really, really like. He’s got great hands but his footwork is just really, really good.”

Nikko Taylor, 6-1, 275, Riverside Junior College, DL, Jr. 

Junior college (2014): Appeared in five games in 2014 at Riverside Junior College ... made 12 tackles in the five games.

Kramer: “Nikko Taylor is a junior college kid that we think can come in and certainly will start.”

Garrett Smith, 6-6, 335, Shelley, Idaho, Shelley HS, OL Fr.

High school: Will return from an LDS mission this summer … 2012 all-area and all-conference offensive lineman … 2012 3A second-team all-state offensive lineman

Kramer: “Has size 19 shoes. ... He was part of a really good Shelley High School crew.”

Taj Jones, 5-10, 150, Corona, Calif., Roosevelt, HS, DB, Fr.

High school: Had 67 solo tackles and 84 total tackles as a senior … finished with two interceptions, one fumble recovery and 15 pass deflections.