Colgate Football Signing Day Central
HAMILTON — The Colgate University football program bolstered its roster during the early signing period, as Fred '50 and Marilyn Dunlap Head Football Coach
Curt Fitzpatrick announced the addition of 20 student-athletes who signed their national letters of intent to play for the Raiders.
The incoming class of soon-to-be Raiders hail from eight different states and cover eight positions on the field – 12 on offense and eight on defense. They will join a program coming off a 5-7 season including a 3-4 Patriot League record in Fitzpatrick's first season at the helm.
Colgate under offensive architect Fitzpatrick shattered the program record for passing touchdowns in a season with 29, plus their 3,294 passing yards were their most in a decade. Colgate racked up 400+ yards of total offense six times, matching their best single-season production since 2016.
"I am fired up to add this outstanding group of student-athletes to our program next fall," Fitzpatrick said. "Every one of the young men in our 2026 class exhibit excellence on the playing field, in the classroom, and in their communities - which will no doubt enhance the culture of our program in all arenas as we build on the foundation laid in the 2025 season.
"Our coaching staff did a wonderful job identifying talented prospects that sought to be challenged both athletically and academically, which is what it takes to thrive here at Colgate University."
Continue reading for more information on the incoming Colgate Football Class of 2030.
| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown/HS |
| Quinn Connors |
TE |
6-5 |
225 |
Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Andrew's School |
| Justin Davis |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
Wall, N.J./Wall High School |
| O'Shea Faison |
RB |
6-0 |
210 |
Sanford, Fla./Lake Mary HS |
| Gerard Gearity |
OL |
6-4 |
300 |
Saint Cloud, Fla./The First Academy |
| Kevin George |
OL |
6-3 |
290 |
Whitesboro, N.Y./Whitesboro |
| Jack Gyimesi |
TE |
6-3 |
220 |
Fair Haven, N.J. | Rumson - Fair Haven Regional |
| Chuck Haight |
WR |
6-5 |
195 |
Delhi, N.Y./Deerfield Academy |
| Tripp Kellenberger |
DB |
6-0 |
185 |
Lexington, Texas/Lexington |
| Kyle Kirby |
LB |
6-1 |
215 |
Granville, Ohio/Granville |
| Gage Lawrence |
DL |
6-5 |
240 |
Alpharetta, Ga./Milton |
| Dylan Lee |
WR |
6-1 |
170 |
Union, Ky./Ryle |
| Michael Milenkovski |
DL |
6-3 |
265 |
Blacklick, Ohio/Columbus Academy |
| Caleb Naumann |
RB |
5-11 |
210 |
Cincinnati, Ohio/Archbishop McNicholas |
| Hudson Reasor |
WR |
6-3 |
200 |
Fort Worth, Texas | All Saints Episcopal School |
| Talib Shakir |
DB |
6-1 |
180 |
Camden, N.J./Camden |
| RJ Stamm |
OL |
6-5 |
285 |
Windermere, Fla./Dr. Phillips |
| Jadon Sultz |
QB |
6-1 |
200 |
Austin, Texas/McNeil |
| Blake Turner |
DB |
6-2 |
180 |
Royersford, Pa./Spring-Ford |
| Peyton Way |
WR |
6-0 |
195 |
New Hartford, N.Y./New Hartford |
| Jackson Whitten |
DL |
6-3 |
265 |
Mount Olivet, Ky./Bracken County |
Quinn Connors
TE | 6-5 | 225
Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Andrew's School
Before Colgate
Named to ESPN's Top 63 list in Central Florida...All-County selection playing for Saint Andrew's School...native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla...Academic Honor Roll...Head of School List...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because of the great coaching staff, great blend of academics and athletics, the people, and the desire to be a part of the Colgate football resurgence."
Justin Davis
LB | 6-2 | 230
Wall, N.J./Wall High School
Before Colgate
Honor Roll (2022,2023)...High Honor Roll (2024,2025)...Scholar Athlete Award (2023, 2024, 2025)...Wall High School Football team captain (2025)...Wall High School Lacrosse team captain (2024, 2025)...War Daddy Football Award (most dominant lineman - 2024)...Newcomer of the Year Football Award 2023...Peer Leader Club (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)...Heroes and Cool Kids Club (2023, 2024, 2025).
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because the campus felt like home the second I stepped on it. The coaching staff was impressive and made me feel welcome. The players showed hospitality and treated me like I was already part of the family. Colgate felt like a place where I could grow and become the best version of myself on and off the field."
O'Shea Faison
RB | 6-0 | 210
Sanford, Fla./Lake Mary HS
Before Colgate
Named to Academic Honor Roll...garnered Varsity Back of the Year honors playing at Lake Mary High School in Sanford, Fla.
Choosing Colgate
"At Colgate, I know I'll grow as a student, an athlete, and a person. The coaches, the community, and the culture all make me feel like I can build something meaningful there—on the field and in the classroom."
Gerard Gearity
OL | 6-4 | 300
Saint Cloud, Fla./The First Academy
Before Colgate
National Honor Society member...recognized by Kids Beating Cancer for raising over $300,000, a 4-H member and 15-year club president...Central Florida top 60 recruit, 2025 Second Team All-Conference...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate for its commitment to academics and athletics, with its strong student body legacy."
Kevin George
OL | 6-3 | 290
Whitesboro, N.Y./Whitesboro
Before Colgate
Second Team All-State, Prep RedZone No. 1 ranked IOL in New York...2x state runner-ups...CNY All-Star...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because of its academic excellence and rich football tradition."
Jack Gyimesi
TE | 6-3 | 220
Fair Haven, N.J. | Rumson - Fair Haven Regional
Before Colgate
National Honors Society...French National Honors Society...Varsity Football senior captain...varsity football for four years...2024 NJ Group 2 State Champion...three-time NJ Group 2 Central Sectional Champion (2022, 2023, 2024), also played three years of varsity baseball.
Choosing Colgate
"Colgate offers excellent academics and athletics, which was exactly what I was looking for in a school. Coach McCrann and Coach Fitz made me feel extremely appreciated throughout the entire recruiting process, and right after Coach McCrann called to officially offer me I knew it was the perfect place. I had admired what I saw when I visited campus and what I heard from some of the players in the weight room, especially Zach Osborne. I felt right at home and knew that Colgate was the perfect place for me."
Chuck Haight
WR | 6-5 | 195
Delhi, N.Y./Deerfield Academy
Before Colgate
National Honor Society (Inducted June 2024)...Principal's Honor Roll (11)...High Honor Roll member...New York State Section IV First Team All-Star...MAC League All-Star.
Choosing Colgate
It has always been Colgate for me. I have had my sights set on Colgate for a very long time. Most people know that Colgate offers an elite combination of high level academics and athletics. What some don't realize is that feeling when you step on the beautiful campus full of people with great, optimistic energy."
Tripp Kellenberger
DB | 6-0 | 185
Lexington, Texas/Lexington
Before Colgate
Second Team All-Defense (2023-2024) at Lexington High School in Lexington, Texas...two-time All-Academic honoree (2023-2024).
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate University because of the combination of academic prestige, supportive community and the exceptional coaching staff. These factors led me to feel that this was the best environment for my growth as a student and as an athlete."
Kyle Kirby
LB | 6-1 | 215
Granville, Ohio/Granville
Before Colgate
Four-year two-way starter...2x captain...3x All-Licking County League First Team...3x All-Newark Advocate First Team...3x Division III All-Central Ohio District First Team...2x Division III All-Ohio 2nd Team...Columbus Dispatch's Top Regular Season Game Performance – Ranked #1 (2025)...Licking County League Offensive Player of the Year (2025)...Newark Advocate Offensive Player of the Year (2025)...Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Region 11 Player of the Year (2025).
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because of the elite opportunity to play football and get a great education. I fully believe in what Coach Fitzpatrick and the staff are building, and I am super excited to be a part of it."
Gage Lawrence
DL | 6-5 | 240
Alpharetta, Ga./Milton
Before Colgate
ESPN Top 300...2025 National Champion...Georgia 5A State Champion...2023 All-Region Honorable Mention.
Choosing Colgate
"Colgate is an exceptional academic school. Coach Trawick made an investment in me early and I saw their amazing campus. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to become a Raider!"
Dylan Lee
WR | 6-1 | 170
Union, Ky./Ryle
Before Colgate
Named 6A Offense and Defense Second Team (2025), 2025 Cincinnati Enquirer Top Defensive Backs, 247 Sports Three-Star Athlete, 2023 Mr. Raider Award Basketball, 2026 NKY Top 26 Award, Ryle High School Records: First all-time career interceptions, second all-time career receiving yards, second all-time career receptions, second all-time in career receiving touchdowns...team captain..Academic All-State First Team selection (2022-2026)...Iron Man Award (2024 & 2025)...Rising Star in track (2024), Rising Star in football (2025)...Most Valuable Sprinter in 2024.
Choosing Colgate
"I love everything that comes with Colgate from the coaches to the academics, athletics, facilities, and campus. They showed great hospitality and it felt like home."
Michael Milenkovski
DL | 6-3 | 265
Blacklick, Ohio/Columbus Academy
Before Colgate
3x Academic All-League honoree at Columbus Academy in Blacklick, Ohio...Second Team All-League, 2x All-Region Special Mention...three-year varsity letterwinner.
Choosing Colgate
"It feels like a family in every possible aspect. The coaches care so deeply and there is truly no place I'd rather be."
Caleb Naumann
RB | 5-11 | 210
Cincinnati, Ohio/Archbishop McNicholas
Before Colgate
GCL Co Ed Offensive Player of the Year...First Team All-GCL...First Team All-District...First Team All-Region...Second Team All-City...Third Team All-State...single-season all-time leading rusher in school history...single-season all-time leader in all-purpose yards in school history...NHSSCA Kevin Vanderbush All-American...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"The coaching staff and I immediately created a strong relationship and they were very clear about their future plan for me in the new offensive system. When I toured the college campus, I could visually see myself belonging in Hamilton. In addition to my visit, when I saw how hardworking and personable the players were, I knew that Colgate Football was a program I needed to be a part of."
Hudson Reasor
WR | 6-3 | 200
Fort Worth, Texas | All Saints Episcopal School
Before Colgate
State champion...2x All-State and All-District as junior and senior...2x Academic All-State honoree...three-sport letterwinner for four years in high school...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"Colgate felt like home as soon as I visited last year. Colgate has elite academics, a competitive history, an amazing coaching staff, top notch career preparation, and an awesome campus life."
Talib Shakir
DB | 6-1 | 180
Camden, N.J./Camden
Before Colgate
National Honor Society, 2x All-Conference...1x All-South Jersey...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because it gives me the chance to rise to my full potential, both in the classroom and on the field. Growing up in Camden taught me to work hard for every opportunity, and Colgate is a place where that hard work pays off. With the academic strength, the football program, and the support from the community, I see a future where I grow not just as a player, but as a person."
RJ Stamm
OL | 6-5 | 285
Windermere, Fla./Dr. Phillips
Before Colgate
US Army Bowl Selection (2025)...Orlando Sentinel Super 60 (2025)...FACA All-District First Team (2023-2025), Orange Observer All-Area First Team...Trench Gorilla 5v5 Team...also named team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate because it has great education, great culture, and overall it's just a great place to be."
Jadon Sultz
QB | 6-1 | 200
Austin, Texas/McNeil
Before Colgate
Academic All-District and Academic All-State...two-year captain...NXGN Texas QB MVP...Austin American Statesman top 10 QB in Central Texas.
Choosing Colgate
"Colgate felt like home from the start. I really connected with the coaching staff and the culture fits who I am as a player. The academics are exactly what I'm looking for, and I know Colgate will push me to grow on and off the field. Go 'gate!"
Blake Turner
DB | 6-2 | 180
Royersford, Pa./Spring-Ford
Before Colgate
Team football captain...Defensive MVP...3x All-League selection for defensive back...1x All-League pick for wide receiver...Honor Roll student.
Choosing Colgate
"I chose Colgate University because it felt like the perfect fit for me. The academics are elite, the football program has a great culture and really believes in developing their players and the campus is one of the most beautiful places I've seen. Everything about Colgate just felt right and I knew that's where I wanted to be."
Peyton Way
WR | 6-0 | 195
New Hartford, N.Y./New Hartford
Before Colgate
New York State football record holder in receiving touchdowns in a single season, receiving yards in a season, and receiving yards in a single game....three-time All-CNY...three-time All-State honoree...National Honor Society...All-State baseball honoree...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"Colgate University felt like home. They have a great coaching staff that is building something special."
Jackson Whitten
DL | 6-3 | 265
Mount Olivet, Ky./Bracken County
Before Colgate
Defensive Player of the Year Finalist...All-State 2A...All-District...Honors Scholars...Region Player of the Year Finalist...team captain.
Choosing Colgate
"I grew up in a small town that helped shape me into who I am today. I feel like Colgate has that same environment to help me grow as a person. The coaching staff and team are all very supportive and welcoming and it makes the decision easy."
