Tulsa Gets Six in December 2020 Signing Class

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa signed six recruits to national letters-of-intent for the December signing period, Golden Hurricane Head Coach Philip Montgomery announced today.

The Hurricane gained four offensive players –– two receivers, one quarterback and one running back –– and two student-athletes on the defensive side of the ball –– linebacker and safety.

I'm extremely excited about this class. We've been able to add speed to some areas, added length in some areas and have addressed areas of need," said Montgomery. "I think this is a talented class coming from different places as we were able to expand our recruiting footprint."

"Obviously, with covid and the issues it brought, this has been a very unique year in everything, but especially recruiting. Most of these kids haven't been able to step on campus or been able to be around us. As coaches, we haven't been able to go on the road, haven't been able to be in homes so the amount of faith they have in us as coaches and this university is big. We're excited to get them on campus and for them to be a part of our family."

Tulsa dipped into four states with the early signing class, including one each from Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee and three from Texas.

Scottie Alexander, a receiver who comes to Tulsa from Collierville High School in Tennessee, had 406 receiving yards on 27 receptions for a 15.0 average his senior season. Running back Bill Jackson, who comes from Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri, was one of the state's top players. Linebacker Jaden Moore comes from Green Oaks High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was credited with 308 tackles and six interceptions in his final three seasons.

The Texas signees include quarterback Braylon Braxton, receiver Marquis Shoulders and safety Zion Hopes.

Braxton threw for 1,342 yards and 16 TDs in just eight games as a senior, while as a junior threw for 3,236 yards and 45 touchdowns and rushed for 849 yards and 11 TDs at Independence High School. Shoulders, who has top-end speed, played mostly running back at Katy Tompkins High School, but will be positioned at receiver for the Hurricane. Hopes, who tallied 86 tackles and 10 passes defended in 10 games his senior campaign at Jefferson High School, brings great size to the safety position.

"I'm excited about the momentum this adds as we continue to build the rest of the class through the month of February. This initial class of signees will definitely be one that will make its mark at this university and on our program," Montgomery said.

"We addressed several key areas and still have a few more to address with the February recruiting class. As we continue to look at our depth chart, we feel that these guys can have a dramatic impact as we continue to build and grow our program," added Montgomery.

2020 Tulsa Football Signee BIOS
Scottie Alexander                      WR         6-2         198           Fr-HS          Collierville, Tenn. / Collierville HS
Was a 3-year starter at Collierville High School … totaled 878 yards for a 16.3 average per catch and had 8 TD receptions in three seasons … had 406 receiving yards on 27 receptions for a 15.0 average as a senior … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports and Rivals.com.

Braylon Braxton                         QB          6-2         200           Fr-HS          Frisco, Texas / Independence HS
A dual-threat quarterback … was a three-year starter at Independence High School … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports and Rivals.com … threw for 1,342 yards and 16 TDs in 8 games as a senior … completed 202-of-329 passes for 3,236 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior in 2019, while also rushing for 849 yards and 11 TDs … was a unanimous first-team all-district selection his junior season … was named the District 5-5A-I Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … completed 136-of-242 passes his sophomore campaign for 1,580 yards and 21 TDs, while rushing for 541 yards and one touchdown.

Roderick "Zion" Hopes            SAF         6-3         180           Fr-HS          Jefferson, Texas / Jefferson HS
Was a two-year starter at Jefferson High School … had 146 stops in his two seasons … was credited with 86 tackles, including 50 solos, 8 pass breakups and 2 interceptions in 10 games his senior season … also had a 21.7 punt return average … totaled 60 tackles, 3 pass breakups and one interception in 2019 … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports.

Bill Jackson                                   RB           5-10       195           Fr-HS          St. Louis, Mo. /Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Rated by MaxPreps as the No. 15 recruit in the state of Missouri … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports …
Averaged 141 yards per game, 11.1 average per carry and scored 9 TDs in seven games in 2019 … rank for 230 yards and 4 TDs on 9 carries vs. Borgia HS … entered his senior season as the St. Louis Post Dispatch's No. 16 player in its Super 30 preseason countdown.

Jaden Moore                                LB           6-3         220           Fr-HS          Shreveport, La. / Green Oaks HS
Was a four-year letterwinner at Green Oaks High School … was credited with 308 tackles and 6 interceptions in his final 3 seasons … totaled 86 stops and 3 INTs in 9 games as a senior … compiled 120 tackles, 67 solos, 13 TFLs and 3 sacks in 12 games his junior campaign … had 102 tackles, 9 sacks and 3 INTs his sophomore season … earned all-district accolades as a sophomore … high school coach was Terrence Isaac.

Marquis Shoulders                    WR         5-10       165           Fr-HS          Katy, Texas / Katy Tompkins HS
Was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Tompkins High School … rushed for 742 yards, 11 TDs and an 8.3 average per carry in 7 games his senior season … had 13 receptions for 184 yards and 2 TDs as a senior … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports … named the District 19-6A Special Teams Player of the Year as a junior in 2019 … rushed for 1,050 yards, 13 touchdowns and a 9.2 average per carry as a junior … returned 14 kicks for 295 yards with a long of 95 yards his junior campaign.

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