Tulsa Football Inks 12 on Early Signing Day
12/15/2021 2:45:00 PM | Football
TULSA, Okla. –– University of Tulsa Head Football Coach Philip Montgomery announced today that the Golden Hurricane has inked 12 student-athletes to national letters-of- intent on the first day of the early signing period.
Tulsa added seven newcomers on the offensive side of the football, four on defense and one special team's player. The Hurricane will continue to add to this class in the February signing period.
Six different states –– Alabama, California, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas –– and the country of Australia are represented among this class of signees.
"I'm really pleased with our class," said Montgomery. "For us to continue to keep building and growing and getting our program to the level we want it to be, we need to keep bringing in strong classes like this one."
The Hurricane added four receivers, two linemen and one quarterback to the offense. Defensively, Tulsa inked one defensive back, one lineman and two linebackers and a long snapper for special teams.
"We added a couple young offensive linemen that will fill a need for us. We have some young receivers who are really talented and added a JC receiver that will add immediate depth and potential explosiveness to our receiving corps," Montgomery said.
Daniel Ademisoye from California and Texas' Lubbock Cooper's Tanyon Zachary add size and depth to the offensive line. Three prep receivers, all from Texas –– Charles Hodge IV, Keith Wheeler II and Devan Williams –– and junior college transfer Nick Rempert, from Illinois and Tyler (Texas) JC, along with quarterback Cardell Williams round out the offensive class for the Hurricane
Defensively, we continued to add size and speed in this class. We added strength up front, a couple of linebackers and a corner who we think will be one of the best that we've had here," added Montgomery. "We lose quite a few older linebackers from this season, so we have to keep building our depth there."
One of the top seniors in the state of Kansas, interior lineman Tai Newhouse, is Tulsa's lone defensive line addition. Two local products –– cornerback NuNu Campbell from Tulsa's Holland Hall High School and Tahlequah High School's Eli McWilliams –– are the two Oklahomans in this early signing period.
Tulsa also went to the land down under with a second Australian joining the Hurricane roster as linebacker Zach Neilsen played at Albany Creek State in Brisbane, Australia. Tulsa punter Lachlan Wilson is from Australia.
Long Snapper Connor Cook, from Dothan, Ala., is Tulsa's lone special teams' signee to this year's class, filling a void that has been made with the graduation of five-year starter Adam Higuera.
The second national signing day is Wednesday, February 3.
2021-22 Tulsa Football Signees
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown / Previous School
Daniel Ademisoye OL 6-4 280 Fr-HS Canoga Park, Calif. / Sierra Canyon
NuNu Campbell CB 6-0 180 Fr-HS Tulsa, Okla. / Holland Hall
Connor Cook LS 6-2 195 Fr-HS Dothan, Ala. / Dothan
Charles Hodge IV WR 6-1 165 Fr-HS Smithville, Texas / Smithville
Eli McWilliams LB 6-3 230 Fr-HS Hulbert, Okla. / Tahlequah
Zach Neilsen LB 6-1 220 Fr-HS Brisbane, Australia / Albany Creek State
Tai Newhouse DL 6-3 290 Fr-HS Lawrence, Kan. / Lawrence Free State
Nick Rempert WR 6-2 190 Jr-JC North Aurora, Ill. / Tyler JC
Keith Wheeler II WR 6-1 175 Fr-HS Humble, Texas / Atascocita
Cardell Williams QB 6-2 180 Fr-HS Houston, Texas / Westfield
Tanyon Zachary OL 6-5 275 Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas / Cooper
Devan Williams WR 6-2 185 Fr-HS Temple, Texas / Temple
Tulsa Signee Player Bios
Daniel Ademisoye OL 6-4 280 Fr-HS Canoga Park, Calif. / Sierra Canyon
Was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at right tackle at Sierra Canyon High School … helped his team compile a 10-5 record in his final two seasons … high school coach was Jon Ellinghouse.
NuNu Campbell CB 6-0 180 Fr-HS Tulsa, Okla. / Holland Hall
Was a three-sport star in football, basketball and track & field at Holland Hall High School … helped lead his team to a 14-1 record and state championship as a junior and senior … recorded 31 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one interception his senior season … also had 31 receptions for 492 yards and five TDs on offense as a senior … had 47 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior in 2020 … returned two of those pickoffs for touchdowns … was ranked No. 20 on The Oklahoman's preseason Super 30 list of the state's top recruits … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … high school coach was Tag Gross.
Connor Cook LS 6-2 195 Fr-HS Dothan, Ala. / Dothan
Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Dothan High School … handled the long snapping duties and played linebacker … was credited with 45 tackles and 10 sacks in 11 games his senior season … also lettered in baseball and track … competed at the state championship in the javelin … high school football coach was Gregory Greenwood.
Charles Hodge IV WR 6-1 165 Fr-HS Smithville, Texas / Smithville
Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Smithville High School … played receiver and free safety … had 33 receptions for 676 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season … also compiled 74 tackles, 25 pass breakups and 10 interceptions on defense … was the District 13-4A Offensive MVP … was a first-team all-district receiver and free safety … caught 35 passes for 451 yards and five touchdowns as a junior … also totaled 45 tackles, 21 pass breakups and six interceptions his junior season … earned unanimous first-team all-district honors as a receiver and first-team all-district free safety as a junior … had 30 receptions for 476 yards and six TDs his sophomore season while earning second-team all-district merits … also lettered four years in basketball and track & field … high school football coach was Cyril Adkins.
Eli McWilliams LB 6-3 230 Fr-HS Hulbert, Okla. / Tahlequah
Was a two-year letterwinner and starter at Tahlequah High School … played linebacker and end on defense and tight end on offense … had 89 tackles in his final two seasons … tallied 80 stops in 10 games as a junior in 2020 … played in just two games in 2021 and had nine tackles … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … played his first two seasons at Jenks High School … high school coach was Brad Gilbert.
Zach Neilsen LB 6-1 220 Fr-HS Brisbane, Australia / Albany Creek State
Was a two-year starter at Albany Creek State High School … will enroll for the spring semester … played linebacker and defensive back on defense … on offense, played at running back, quarterback and slot … helped his team post a 10-2 record in 2019 and a 7-3 mark in 2020 … had 15 career TFL, six sacks and four interceptions and blocked one punt … also scored 26 touchdowns in his career … was his school's 2020 Student of the Year … was born in Grants, New Mexico … high school coach was Sam Harkness.
Tai Newhouse DL 6-3 290 Fr-HS Lawrence, Kan. / Lawrence Free State
Was a three-year letterwinner and starter … played end, nose and tackle on defense and offensive guard and tackle on offense … was credited with 206 career tackles, 115 solos, 31 TFL, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups … helped lead his team to an 8-3 record as a senior in 2021 … collected 92 tackles, including 58 solos, 17 TFL and five sacks his senior campaign … earned first-team all-Sunflower League honors as a senior … was named to the Kansas' Top-33 and to the Kansas' Coaches Association first-team all-state … had 57 tackles in six games as a junior … was a second-team all-Sunflower League selection as a junior … had 30.5 stops and one TFL in a six-game junior season … defeated two-time state wrestling champion Ethan Kremer of Mill Valley in the 285-pound wrestling match in 2021 … high school coach was Kevin Stewart.
Nick Rempert WR 6-2 190 Jr-JC Batavia, Ill. / Batavia / Tyler JC
Played two seasons at Tyler Junior College after one year at Northern Illinois … will enroll for the spring semester … had 10 receptions for 197 yards in the 2020 season … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … began his collegiate career at Northern Illinois in 2019 as a defensive back … caught 28 passes for 380 yards, a 13.6 average and five TDs as a prep senior at Batavia High School.
Keith Wheeler II WR 6-1 175 Fr-HS Humble, Texas / Atascocita
Was a four-year letterwiner and two-year starter at Atascocita High School … will enroll for the spring semester … played receiver and defensive back … helped lead his team to an overall 23-4 record in his junior and senior seasons … had 978 receiving yards as a senior … was a 21-6A all-district selection as a senior and junior … was named the District 22-6A Co-Newcomer of the Year his sophomore season … a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … high school coach was Craig Stump.
Cardell Williams QB 6-2 180 Fr-HS Houston, Texas / Westfield
A three-year starter at Westfield High School … a dual-threat quarterback … will enroll for the spring semester … completed 453-of-770 passes for 7,876 yards and 89 TDs in his prep career … also rushed for 406 career yards and 15 TDs … completed 63-percent of his passes for 3,117 yards and 39 TDs his senior season, while rushing for another 271 yards and eight TDs … selected to the Class 14-6A all-district team as a junior … was the Texas District 16-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore, helping Westfield to a 13-2 record and Texas 6A D-II state semifinal appearance in 2019 … a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … head coach was Matt Meekins.
Devan Williams WR 6-2 185 Fr-HS Temple, Texas / Temple
Was a two-year starter at Temple High School … played his sophomore and senior seasons at Temple … moved after his sophomore season to Wichita Falls where he started as a junior at City View High School … played in the defensive secondary as a sophomore and mostly at receiver his senior season at Temple … started seven games as a sophomore and all 12 his senior campaign … helped lead his team to a 9-3 record as a senior … caught 36 passes for 780 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior season … also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns … earned first-team all-district 12-6A as a senior … served on the Team Leadership Council … also lettered in basketball and baseball … high school football coach was Scott Stewart.
Tanyon Zachary OL 6-5 275 Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas / Cooper
A three-year letterwinner and starter … helped lead his team to a 13-2 record and the Texas Class 5A-II state semifinals his senior season … was a first-team all-district pick as a junior… graded 93 percent and recorded 17 pancakes his junior season in helping his team reach the state quarterfinals … earned All-Area Big School honors by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal as a junior … was also on the state semifinalist team as a sophomore … also threw the shot put and discus in high school … posted throws of 36-7 shot put and 145-7.25 discus as a junior … head coach was Chip Darden.
Tulsa added seven newcomers on the offensive side of the football, four on defense and one special team's player. The Hurricane will continue to add to this class in the February signing period.
Six different states –– Alabama, California, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas –– and the country of Australia are represented among this class of signees.
"I'm really pleased with our class," said Montgomery. "For us to continue to keep building and growing and getting our program to the level we want it to be, we need to keep bringing in strong classes like this one."
The Hurricane added four receivers, two linemen and one quarterback to the offense. Defensively, Tulsa inked one defensive back, one lineman and two linebackers and a long snapper for special teams.
"We added a couple young offensive linemen that will fill a need for us. We have some young receivers who are really talented and added a JC receiver that will add immediate depth and potential explosiveness to our receiving corps," Montgomery said.
Daniel Ademisoye from California and Texas' Lubbock Cooper's Tanyon Zachary add size and depth to the offensive line. Three prep receivers, all from Texas –– Charles Hodge IV, Keith Wheeler II and Devan Williams –– and junior college transfer Nick Rempert, from Illinois and Tyler (Texas) JC, along with quarterback Cardell Williams round out the offensive class for the Hurricane
Defensively, we continued to add size and speed in this class. We added strength up front, a couple of linebackers and a corner who we think will be one of the best that we've had here," added Montgomery. "We lose quite a few older linebackers from this season, so we have to keep building our depth there."
One of the top seniors in the state of Kansas, interior lineman Tai Newhouse, is Tulsa's lone defensive line addition. Two local products –– cornerback NuNu Campbell from Tulsa's Holland Hall High School and Tahlequah High School's Eli McWilliams –– are the two Oklahomans in this early signing period.
Tulsa also went to the land down under with a second Australian joining the Hurricane roster as linebacker Zach Neilsen played at Albany Creek State in Brisbane, Australia. Tulsa punter Lachlan Wilson is from Australia.
Long Snapper Connor Cook, from Dothan, Ala., is Tulsa's lone special teams' signee to this year's class, filling a void that has been made with the graduation of five-year starter Adam Higuera.
The second national signing day is Wednesday, February 3.
2021-22 Tulsa Football Signees
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown / Previous School
Daniel Ademisoye OL 6-4 280 Fr-HS Canoga Park, Calif. / Sierra Canyon
NuNu Campbell CB 6-0 180 Fr-HS Tulsa, Okla. / Holland Hall
Connor Cook LS 6-2 195 Fr-HS Dothan, Ala. / Dothan
Charles Hodge IV WR 6-1 165 Fr-HS Smithville, Texas / Smithville
Eli McWilliams LB 6-3 230 Fr-HS Hulbert, Okla. / Tahlequah
Zach Neilsen LB 6-1 220 Fr-HS Brisbane, Australia / Albany Creek State
Tai Newhouse DL 6-3 290 Fr-HS Lawrence, Kan. / Lawrence Free State
Nick Rempert WR 6-2 190 Jr-JC North Aurora, Ill. / Tyler JC
Keith Wheeler II WR 6-1 175 Fr-HS Humble, Texas / Atascocita
Cardell Williams QB 6-2 180 Fr-HS Houston, Texas / Westfield
Tanyon Zachary OL 6-5 275 Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas / Cooper
Devan Williams WR 6-2 185 Fr-HS Temple, Texas / Temple
Tulsa Signee Player Bios
Daniel Ademisoye OL 6-4 280 Fr-HS Canoga Park, Calif. / Sierra Canyon
Was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at right tackle at Sierra Canyon High School … helped his team compile a 10-5 record in his final two seasons … high school coach was Jon Ellinghouse.
NuNu Campbell CB 6-0 180 Fr-HS Tulsa, Okla. / Holland Hall
Was a three-sport star in football, basketball and track & field at Holland Hall High School … helped lead his team to a 14-1 record and state championship as a junior and senior … recorded 31 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one interception his senior season … also had 31 receptions for 492 yards and five TDs on offense as a senior … had 47 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior in 2020 … returned two of those pickoffs for touchdowns … was ranked No. 20 on The Oklahoman's preseason Super 30 list of the state's top recruits … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … high school coach was Tag Gross.
Connor Cook LS 6-2 195 Fr-HS Dothan, Ala. / Dothan
Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Dothan High School … handled the long snapping duties and played linebacker … was credited with 45 tackles and 10 sacks in 11 games his senior season … also lettered in baseball and track … competed at the state championship in the javelin … high school football coach was Gregory Greenwood.
Charles Hodge IV WR 6-1 165 Fr-HS Smithville, Texas / Smithville
Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Smithville High School … played receiver and free safety … had 33 receptions for 676 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season … also compiled 74 tackles, 25 pass breakups and 10 interceptions on defense … was the District 13-4A Offensive MVP … was a first-team all-district receiver and free safety … caught 35 passes for 451 yards and five touchdowns as a junior … also totaled 45 tackles, 21 pass breakups and six interceptions his junior season … earned unanimous first-team all-district honors as a receiver and first-team all-district free safety as a junior … had 30 receptions for 476 yards and six TDs his sophomore season while earning second-team all-district merits … also lettered four years in basketball and track & field … high school football coach was Cyril Adkins.
Eli McWilliams LB 6-3 230 Fr-HS Hulbert, Okla. / Tahlequah
Was a two-year letterwinner and starter at Tahlequah High School … played linebacker and end on defense and tight end on offense … had 89 tackles in his final two seasons … tallied 80 stops in 10 games as a junior in 2020 … played in just two games in 2021 and had nine tackles … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … played his first two seasons at Jenks High School … high school coach was Brad Gilbert.
Zach Neilsen LB 6-1 220 Fr-HS Brisbane, Australia / Albany Creek State
Was a two-year starter at Albany Creek State High School … will enroll for the spring semester … played linebacker and defensive back on defense … on offense, played at running back, quarterback and slot … helped his team post a 10-2 record in 2019 and a 7-3 mark in 2020 … had 15 career TFL, six sacks and four interceptions and blocked one punt … also scored 26 touchdowns in his career … was his school's 2020 Student of the Year … was born in Grants, New Mexico … high school coach was Sam Harkness.
Tai Newhouse DL 6-3 290 Fr-HS Lawrence, Kan. / Lawrence Free State
Was a three-year letterwinner and starter … played end, nose and tackle on defense and offensive guard and tackle on offense … was credited with 206 career tackles, 115 solos, 31 TFL, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups … helped lead his team to an 8-3 record as a senior in 2021 … collected 92 tackles, including 58 solos, 17 TFL and five sacks his senior campaign … earned first-team all-Sunflower League honors as a senior … was named to the Kansas' Top-33 and to the Kansas' Coaches Association first-team all-state … had 57 tackles in six games as a junior … was a second-team all-Sunflower League selection as a junior … had 30.5 stops and one TFL in a six-game junior season … defeated two-time state wrestling champion Ethan Kremer of Mill Valley in the 285-pound wrestling match in 2021 … high school coach was Kevin Stewart.
Nick Rempert WR 6-2 190 Jr-JC Batavia, Ill. / Batavia / Tyler JC
Played two seasons at Tyler Junior College after one year at Northern Illinois … will enroll for the spring semester … had 10 receptions for 197 yards in the 2020 season … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … began his collegiate career at Northern Illinois in 2019 as a defensive back … caught 28 passes for 380 yards, a 13.6 average and five TDs as a prep senior at Batavia High School.
Keith Wheeler II WR 6-1 175 Fr-HS Humble, Texas / Atascocita
Was a four-year letterwiner and two-year starter at Atascocita High School … will enroll for the spring semester … played receiver and defensive back … helped lead his team to an overall 23-4 record in his junior and senior seasons … had 978 receiving yards as a senior … was a 21-6A all-district selection as a senior and junior … was named the District 22-6A Co-Newcomer of the Year his sophomore season … a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … high school coach was Craig Stump.
Cardell Williams QB 6-2 180 Fr-HS Houston, Texas / Westfield
A three-year starter at Westfield High School … a dual-threat quarterback … will enroll for the spring semester … completed 453-of-770 passes for 7,876 yards and 89 TDs in his prep career … also rushed for 406 career yards and 15 TDs … completed 63-percent of his passes for 3,117 yards and 39 TDs his senior season, while rushing for another 271 yards and eight TDs … selected to the Class 14-6A all-district team as a junior … was the Texas District 16-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore, helping Westfield to a 13-2 record and Texas 6A D-II state semifinal appearance in 2019 … a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … head coach was Matt Meekins.
Devan Williams WR 6-2 185 Fr-HS Temple, Texas / Temple
Was a two-year starter at Temple High School … played his sophomore and senior seasons at Temple … moved after his sophomore season to Wichita Falls where he started as a junior at City View High School … played in the defensive secondary as a sophomore and mostly at receiver his senior season at Temple … started seven games as a sophomore and all 12 his senior campaign … helped lead his team to a 9-3 record as a senior … caught 36 passes for 780 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior season … also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns … earned first-team all-district 12-6A as a senior … served on the Team Leadership Council … also lettered in basketball and baseball … high school football coach was Scott Stewart.
Tanyon Zachary OL 6-5 275 Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas / Cooper
A three-year letterwinner and starter … helped lead his team to a 13-2 record and the Texas Class 5A-II state semifinals his senior season … was a first-team all-district pick as a junior… graded 93 percent and recorded 17 pancakes his junior season in helping his team reach the state quarterfinals … earned All-Area Big School honors by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal as a junior … was also on the state semifinalist team as a sophomore … also threw the shot put and discus in high school … posted throws of 36-7 shot put and 145-7.25 discus as a junior … head coach was Chip Darden.
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