ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine football team has announced its 2017 recruiting class. The class is made up of 15 first-years and three transfers.

"We are very excited about the young men joining our program," said head coach Joe Harasymiak. "Not only are they great football players but they have great character. We could not be prouder to have them become a part of Black Bear Nation."

Archie Callahan | OL | 6-4 | 280 | Virginia Beach, Va. (Bishop Sullivan Catholic)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2jQVbKB

"Two-time first team all-conference at tackle ... Top offensive lineman award at Bishop Sullivan ... A big, physical player that made a name for himself as a 'Pancaking Machine'"



Kenny Doak | K | 5-11 | 180 | Perkasie, Pa. (Central Bucks West)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kniuNa

"Five-star nationally ranked kicker by Kohl's Kicking Camp ... Two-time special teams player of the year ... Three-time All-League selection ... First team All-Intelligencer kicker in 2016"



Liam Dobson | OL | 6-3 | 315 | Ottawa, Ontario (Canada Prep Academy)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2knxFFC

"Phenomenally athletic for his size ... switched to offensive line as a senior after playing defensive tackle ... plays with a nasty demeanor ... also fielded offers from Syracuse and Fordham ... lineman of the year his junior season ... started for U19 Team Canada ... high school athlete of the year his sophomore year ... defensive MVP of AIA All-Star Game ... varsity starter as a freshman"



Ramon Jefferson | RB | 5-9 | 175 | Bronx, N.Y. (Harry S. Truman)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kQxYpE

"Two-time all-conference, two-time all-city, NYSSWA all-state selection ... led Harry S. Truman to back-to-back PSAL Bowls ... amassed 5,456 total yards and 52 career touchdowns"



Michael Laverriere | FB | 6-2 | 225 | Arundel, ME (Thornton Academy)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kQMDkp

"Maine Gatorade Player of the Year ... Maine Fitzpatrick award winner as the top player in the state in 2016 ... USA Today Maine Player of the Year ... Portland Press Herald Player of the Year ... Dave Allen Player of the Year ... rushed for 1,384-yards and 20 touchdowns ... averaged 8.8 yards per carry ... four-year starter ... led team to a pair of state championships"



Maurice McCray | LB | 6-1 | 231 | Philadelphia, Pa. (Delaware Valley Charter)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kd13MQ

"Big, physical linebacker that has tremendous athletic ability ... team captain ... all-city, all-state linebacker ... two-time Public League champion"



Grant McDonald | TE | 6-3 | 220 | Vancouver, British Columbia (South Delta)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kiLd3r

"First team All-Canada ... Ranked as the No. 9 player in Canada by Canada Football Chat ... versatile, physical player who will have a big role in the Maine offense ... also fielded offers from Buffalo and North Dakota ... racked up 1,217 rush yards with 16 touchdowns as a junior"



Erick Robertson | S | 6-1 | 190 | Haddonfield, N.J. (Paul VI)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kd1QNz

"Senior captain ... 2016 first-team West Jersey Football League-National Division ... 2016 Paul VI MVP ... 2015 Paul VI defensive back of the year ... 65 tackles his senior year"



Isaiah Robinson | QB | 6-3 | 190 | Bowie, Md. (St. Frances Academy)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2jr8uTC

"Finished his high school career with 6,300+ passing yards ... threw for 2,400+ yards his senior season ... first-team All-MIAA ... 2016 Nike Elite 11 Top-5 ... Maryland Crab Bowl selection ... Big 33 selection ... led team to MIAA conference championship, undefeated in conference play ... Had a 69% completion percentage while throwing for 2,483-yards and 25 touchdowns and was named the offensive player of the year at Avalon high school in 2015"



Daniel Rymer | DE | 6-5 | 210 | Cambridge, MA (Cambridge, Rindge, & Latin)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kMdO0w

"A two-way player with outstanding athleticism ... has ability to play offense or defense ... a two-sport athlete who captained basketball team and led them to a state championship his junior year"



Raffaele Salamone | DE | 6-4 | 230 | Portland, ME (Deering)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2knfWie

"Two-time first team all-conference selection ... USA Today Maine Defensive Player of the Year ... Two-time SMAA all-conference selection ... James A. Bank Unsung Hero Award ... Gaziano Award runner-up ... helped team to three playoff appearances ... senior captain ... had 70 tackles, 16 TFLs and three sacks during his final season."



Jayvaun Shears | WR | 5-9 | 165 | McKeesport, PA (McKeesport Area)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2jrfLCH

"Totaled 1,200-yards with 25 touchdowns as a senior ... led team to WPIAL finals ... great quickness and very dynamic with the ball in his hands ... 2,272 total yards and 37 touchdowns in his career"



Shaquille St-Lot | CB | 5-11 | 186 | Montreal, Que. (Vanier College)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kO59hE

"A 2014 offensive MVP ... led team to the 2015 Provincial championships and 2013 Regional championship ... explosive athlete, team captain"



Jamehl Wiley | DE | 6-2 | 256 | New Castle, De. (St. Frances Academy)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2jzelRW

"All-conference selection ... led team to MIAA "A" conference championship ... selected to the Maryland Big 33 team ... accounted for 12.5 sacks, 31 TFLs and 65 tackles during his senior season"



Devin Young | WR | 5-10 | 170 | Binghamton, N.Y. (Binghamton)
Highlights: http://bit.ly/2kMlfox

"Two-time all-state selection ... two-time All-Metro Elite 24 ... Nike Combine Invite in 2015 ... Binghamton first team all-region co-performer of the year ... finished senior year with 1,549 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns ... had 816-yards receiving and 11 touchdowns ... MVP for regional conference championship game in 2016 ... led team to section-4 championship in 2016."



*Earlier this winter, the Black Bears announced three transfers who are enrolled in classes and will join Maine for all spring activities: Quadrick Barnes, Brenden O'Neil and Max Staver.



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