GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina Head Football Coach Blake Harrell has announced that 19 student-athletes signed grant-in-aids with the Pirates during the NCAA’s early signing period, which ran from December 4 to December 6. The total number of commitments for the 2025 season now stands at 21, including Cole Hodge (QB) and Peyton Reeder (OL), who both signed in December 2023.
Stephen Collier, ATH, 6-2, 220, Fr., Lexington, S.C. (River Bluff HS)
Committed to ECU on June 20, 2024. A two-sport athlete in football and baseball, Collier caught 144 passes for 1,783 yards, scoring 21 touchdowns. In his senior year, he totaled 1,035 all-purpose yards. A consensus three-star prospect, he chose ECU over offers from Arkansas State, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, and Marshall.
Kendric Davis, LB, 6-2, 200, Fr., Charlotte, N.C. (Palisades HS)
Committed to ECU on June 15, 2024. Davis earned two-time All-South Meck Conference honors as a linebacker and recorded 119 tackles, 10.0 TFLs, and 5.0 sacks as a junior. He chose ECU over Appalachian State, Charlotte, Duke, and others.
Chaston Ditta, QB, 6-0, 190, Fr., Austin, Texas (Lake Travis HS)
Committed to ECU on June 11, 2024. Ditta passed for 4,301 yards, 47 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in high school. He also rushed for 673 yards and 12 touchdowns. A consensus three-star prospect, Ditta chose ECU over multiple offers.
Josiah Dwyer, DT, 6-4, 255, Fr., Bennettsville, S.C. (Marlboro County HS)
Committed to ECU on June 22, 2024. Dwyer recorded 64 tackles and 14.0 TFLs in his career, including 8.0 sacks. A consensus three-star prospect, he chose ECU over Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, and others.
Cole Hodge, QB, 6-2, 193, Fr., Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville)
Officially signed with ECU in December 2023. Hodge led his team to two state championships and was named MVP of the state championship game. He chose ECU over offers from multiple schools, including Army and Marshall.
Connor Hodge, WR, 6-1, 160, Fr., Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville)
Committed to ECU on August 23, 2023. A two-sport athlete, Hodge helped his team reach the 3A State Championship Game. He chose ECU over several offers.
Tavius Horne Jr., DB, 5-11, 160, Fr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
Committed to ECU on June 22, 2024. A two-sport athlete, Horne earned several all-county football honors and was a Junior Olympic All-American in track. He chose ECU over offers from multiple schools.
Derrion Horsley, DB, 6-2, 185, Fr., Sharpsburg, Ga. (East Coweta HS)
Committed to ECU on Dec. 4, 2024. Horsley recorded 75 tackles and three interceptions in high school. A consensus three-star prospect, he chose ECU over offers from schools like Mississippi State and Troy.
Benard Lackey Jr., DB, 6-2, 175, Fr., Covington, Ga. (Newton HS)
Committed to ECU on June 22, 2024. Lackey earned first-team all-regional honors and chose ECU over offers from Georgia State, Ole Miss, and others.
Eddie Love Jr., RB, 5-8, 175, Fr., Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Fort Walton Beach HS)
Committed to ECU on June 10, 2024. Love rushed for 1,527 yards and 17 touchdowns in his career, with multiple 100-yard games. He chose ECU over several offers.
Jordan David Miles, LB, 6-1, 200, Fr., Huntsville, Ala. (Grissom HS)
Committed to ECU on June 28, 2024. Miles recorded 96 tackles and 12.0 TFLs in his senior season. A consensus three-star prospect, he chose ECU over offers from multiple schools.
Dominick Moody, DL, 6-2, 260, Fr., Kennesaw, Ga. (North Cobb HS)
Committed to ECU on June 16, 2024. Moody tallied 52 tackles, 6.0 sacks, and 13 QB hurries during his senior year. He chose ECU over offers from several schools.
Kaleb Morrow, TWE, 6-6, 240, Fr., Apex, N.C. (Apex HS)
Committed to ECU on June 16, 2024. Morrow caught 57 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. He chose ECU over offers from Appalachian State, Charlotte, and others.
Peyton Reeder, OL, 6-5, 290, Fr., Indian Trail, N.C. (Metrolina Christian Academy)
Officially signed with ECU in December 2023. Reeder played a key role in helping his team amass over 9,700 yards of total offense. He chose ECU over several offers.
Cayman Reynolds, TE, 6-4, 225, Fr., Calhoun, Ga. (Sonoraville HS)
Committed to ECU on June 27, 2024. Reynolds caught 58 passes for 660 yards and four touchdowns in his senior season. He chose ECU over offers from multiple schools.
Angelo Ross, DB, 6-1, 170, Fr., Baltimore, Md. (Mount Saint Joseph HS)
Committed to ECU on June 18, 2024. Ross recorded 11 career interceptions, the most in his program’s history. He chose ECU over several offers.
Durante “DJ” Speer, DB, 6-2, 180, Fr., Decatur, Ga. (Columbia HS)
Committed to ECU on June 8, 2024. Speer tallied 104 tackles and intercepted two passes during his prep career. He chose ECU over offers from several schools.
Jonathan Stokes, OL, 6-4, 285, Fr., Randleman, N.C. (Randleman HS)
Committed to ECU on March 25, 2024. Stokes was a three-year starter for his high school team. He chose ECU over offers from Charlotte and Elon.
Kendall Walton, OL, 6-5, 300, Fr., Lamar, S.C. (Lamar HS)
Committed to ECU on Oct. 15, 2024. Walton was a three-sport athlete and earned multiple honors in track and field. He chose ECU over offers from Campbell and other schools.
Jonathan Williams, WR, 5-10, 160, Fr., Havelock, N.C. (Havelock HS)
Committed to ECU on Dec. 4, 2024. Williams amassed 4,890 all-purpose yards in his career and was named All-Area Offensive MVP. He chose ECU over offers from Appalachian State and others.
Dylon Worthen, DL, 6-2, 235, Fr., Bradenton, Fla. (IMG Academy)
Committed to ECU on June 24, 2024. Worthen helped IMG Academy go 10-0 during his sophomore season. He chose ECU over multiple offers.
