HAMILTON – Colgate University Fred '50 and Marilyn Dunlap Head Football Coach
Curt Fitzpatrick announced the addition of three sophomore transfers: offensive lineman
Thomas Gearity (Central Florida), defensive back
Chase Jarrett (Central Florida), and quarterback
Joey Tomasso (William & Mary), who will join the Raiders this spring semester.
"We are thrilled to add three high-quality young men to our program," Fitzpatrick said. "They will immediately add to the depth of our roster and I expect them to come in ready to compete this spring and help to continue to elevate our program as we build toward the 2026 season."
Thomas Gearity
DL | 6-3 | 305
St. Cloud, Fla. | Osceola High School (Central Florida)
Before Colgate
Top 50 academically in his class…graduated with honors…finished high school with an AA…
named All-County offensive lineman while playing for Osceola High School…played center and right tackle for his high school squad.
Personal
Brother Gerard was a part of the early signing class and will join the Raiders in the fall of 2026.
Thomas on Choosing Colgate: "I chose Colgate for its reputation as one of the top Universities for academics as well as their athletic development. They not only enhance athletes on the field, they also hold athletes to a high academic standard far beyond their time at Colgate. Colgate also has an excellent reputation for building longevity and preparing student athletes for their future."
Chase Jarrett
DB | 6-0 | 195
Tampa, Fla. | Plant High School (Central Florida)
Before Colgate
Appeared in one game for Central Florida, suiting up in Provo against No. 11 BYU…attended Plant High School in Tampa, Fla., playing 36 games across the seasons on varsity…tallied 261 tackles throughout high school, headlined by 261 during his senior campaign…secured 21 TFLS, three sacks, and nine interceptions…rushed for four touchdowns and 192 yards on 39 carries in 2023…reeled in 368 yards and four touchdowns in 2023.
Chase on Choosing Colgate: "The coaching staff are really great people that I see myself wanting to be around for my football career. I also appreciate the opportunity to go to a prestigious school and get a degree from Colgate."
Joey Tomasso
QB | 6-1 | 200
Waverly, N.Y. | Waverly (William & Mary)
Before Colgate
Standout quarterback at Waverly High School…ranks third in New York High School history in career yards and career touchdowns, and fourth on NYHS' single-season list for yards and touchdowns…two-time All-State selection and 2023 Class C Player of the Year…finished his career with 672 completions, 9,183 yards, 104 touchdowns, 2,144 rushing yards, and 43 rushing touchdowns…also an All-State basketball player after averaging 30.9 points per game…captain of the math team.
Personal
Son of Joe and Gwen Tomasso…father was a member of the golf team at the University of Rochester…sister, Alex, played golf collegiately at Merrimack and Saint John Fisher…sister, Sidney, played basketball collegiately at Saint John Fisher.
Joey on Choosing Colgate: "I chose Colgate because of its commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics. I look forward to studying economics while competing at a high level with the football program and continuing my development on and off the field."
