In his first ever National Signing Day as a head coach, Les George brought in several players and addressed several needs as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
“Today was a great day for the Southwest Football program and the institution overall,” George said. “We filled in some immediate needs that we had at certain positions.”
George adds that he is very thankful for several individuals who helped along the way in the process of putting the class together.
"This signing class would not have been possible without the support of our administration, and we want to thank all of the departments and staff that assisted us with our travel and official visits," George said. "Everyone was on board."
Among the 26 signees are four from out-of-state, including two from Louisiana and two from Alabama.
The following is the list of signees:
- Dennis Battle Jr. (Vicksburg High School)
- Zaylin Dedeaux (Ocean Springs High School)
- Phillip Burchfield (Clinton High School)
- Ardarius Gardner (Hattiesburg High School)
- Bryhsen Smith (Ocean Springs High School)
- Cortez Sims (Forrest County AHS)
- Jae’kwon Collins (Jefferson County High School)
- Jamarius McCann (Gulfport High School)
- Jordan Magee (Terry High School)
- Justin Foster (Hattiesburg High School)
- Kaden Smith (Hattiesburg High School)
- Kaleb Perry (Cleveland Central High School)
- Kivan Stewart (South Pike High School)
- Nolan Wells (Ocean Springs High School)
- Rocky Lewis Jr. (Forrest County AHS)
- Tahj Williby (Donaldsonville High School, Louisiana)
- Trevion Stokes (Cleveland Central High School)
- Will Smith Jr. (Ocean Springs High School)
- Willie Edmond (Vicksburg High School)
- Jamarcus Vawters (Demopolis High School, Alabama)
- Tre Jackson (Parklane Academy)
- Glendarious Ford (Terry High School)
- Michael Harris (Cleveland Central High School)
- Nero Taylor (Gulfport High School)
- Antorious Johnson (Calera High School, Alabama)
- Card’a Thompson (West Jefferson High School, Louisiana)
