RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU head football coach Walt Wells today announced the addition of seven more recruits to the program's 2023 signing class, giving the Colonels 27 newcomers in the class.

The new signees consist of two running backs, two tight ends, one linebacker, one offensive lineman, and one safety. Three of the incoming Colonels are Kentucky natives, while three hail from Tennessee and one comes from Florida.

"We are thrilled to have these young men join our EKU football family," said Wells.  "This is group has an ability to excel both on and off the football field. These seven student-athletes will be a great addition to our program and will help us continue to push EKU football to the level we want to reach."


Travis Grant | TE | 6-1 | 210 | Richmond, Ky./Madison Central

• Part of 2021 Class 6A state championship team
• Class 6A All-District 8 First-Team selection
• Ranked second on the team in receptions as a senior
• Also tallied 21 tackles at linebacker in 2022

Curtez Hill | RB | 5-10 | 197 | Newport, Ky./Holmes

• Led Bulldogs to playoff appearances in all four seasons
• Third-Team TriStateFootball kick returner selection as a senior
• Totaled eight rushing touchdowns and a kickoff return score as a junior
• Anchor runner on the Holmes 4x100 and 4x200 sprint relay teams

 
Mark Joseph | S | 5-11 | 160 | Memphis, Tenn./Sheffield

• Division 1 Class 3A Coaches All-State selection
• TSSAA 3A Mr. Football finalist as a senior
• Led state with 10 interceptions as a junior
• Totaled 24 career interceptions

 

Brayden Latham | RB | 5-11 | 207 | Knoxville, Tenn./Knoxville West

• Region 2-5A Player of the Year
• Two-time All-State selection
• Led Rebels to 15-0 record and 5A state championship as a senior
• Rushed for 1,738 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2022

 

Mena Mannan | TE | 6-2 | 221 | Franklin, Tenn./Franklin

• Nashville All-American Bowl participant
• Tallied 25 receptions as a senior
• Tabbed as a Region 7-6A top returning player by TN Varsity in 2022
• Top-100 Tennessee prospect according to Prep RedZone

Maddox Marcellus | ILB | 6-2 | 212 | Miami, Fla./Monsignor Edward Pace

• Ranked third in tackles per game for the Spartans in 2022
• Named to Power 7 United 7-on-7 team as a senior
• Tabbed as one of Florida's top linebackers by FlaVarsity
• Also prepped at Pembroke Pines Charter

Mason Sulla | OL | 6-4 | 297 | Lancaster, Ky./Garrard County

• Second-Team AP All-State selection as a junior
• Helped Lions run for 230 yards per game in in 2021
• Tallied 40 tackles and five tackles for loss as a junior
• Also member of Garrard County basketball team

 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	Previous School
Travis Grant	TE	6-1	210	Richmond, Ky.	Madison Central
Curtez Hill	RB	5-10	197	Newport, Ky.	Holmes
Mark Joseph	S	5-11	160	Memphis, Tenn.	Sheffield
Braydon Latham	RB	5-11	207	Knoxville, Tenn.	Knoxville West
Mena Mannan	TE	6-2	221	Franklin, Tenn.	Franklin
Maddox Marcellus	ILB	6-2	212	Miami, Fla.	Monsignor Edward Pace
Mason Sulla	OL	6-4	297	Lancaster, Ky.	Garrard County