ORONO, Maine -- Head coach Nick Charlton and the Black Bear staff have announced their 2019 signing class which includes 24 newcomers to the Black Bears' roster. The class includes 17 who inked their National Letters of Intent on Feb. 6 and seven who previously joined the team as transfers or midyear commits.

Quincy Barber | S | 6-0 | 180 | Washington D.C./Woodrow Wilson

• Rookie of the Year ... Special Teams Player of the Year.
• Other offers: Stony Brook, Howard
• "Quincy had a great career at Woodrow Wilson high school in D.C., displaying rare athleticism and tackling skills. Our staff identified Quincy's great work ethic early and believe he'll only continue to develop for the Black Bears." - Coach Charlton

 

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Clark Barnes | WR | 6-2 | 200 | Brampton, Ontario/Clarkson Secondary

• Ranked as the No. 5 Canadian player of the 2019 class ... a Top Prospect Canada Most Valuable Player ... Named to Team Ontario ... Guided Clarkson Secondary to the No. 1 team ranking in Canada ... team played a full, American schedule and earned victories over State Champion Cathedral Prep and Cheshire Academy.
• Other offers: Liberty, Stony Brook
• "Clark is a long and powerful outside receiver, with strong route running ability and elite ball skills. He'll be a valuable member of 'Top Flight' and will get his first opportunity this spring to compete with our football team." - Coach Charlton

 

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Cameron Carson | K/P | 6-0 | 150 | Leesburg, VA/Loudoun County

• No. 2 in Washington Post ... Dulles District Champions.
• "Cameron has the accuracy and leg strength to compete at the Division-I level. In high school, he played at Loudoun County in Virginia; playing elite competition will prepare him for the rigors of the CAA." - Coach Charlton

 

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Brian Cooey | K/P | 6-2 | 185 | Blackwood, N.J./Highland Regional H.S.

• Blue-Grey All-American punter ... No. 13 ranked punter in the country ... First-Team All-State punter ... NJFCA Top-100 Player in New Jersey ... Three-year state semifinalist, 2016 conference champion.
• Other offers: Colgate, LIU Post, Rutgers, Toledo, Penn State
• "Brian is the next in line of elite kickers/punters that Coach Keyte has recruited on the east coast. Brian has a strong leg and great attention to detail that will allow him to challenge for playing time right away." - Coach Charlton
   

 

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Kolin Demens | LB | 6-2 | 195 | Detroit, Mich./Detroit Country Day (Avon Old Farms)

• Two-time first team all-state ... two-time first team all-conference ... Erickson Conference champion.
• Other offers: UCLA, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin
• "Kolin is one of the highest recruited student-athletes in UMaine football history and his film will back that up. A great young man and competitor, we knew right away after visiting with him that he'd be a great player at the Division-I level." - Coach Charlton

 

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Joe Fagnano | QB | 6-3 | 215 | Williamsport, PA/Williamsport

• All-State ... Wyoming Area Offensive Player of the Year ... East-West All-Star Game.
• "Joe is an athletic quarterback with outstanding arm strength and accuracy that has displayed great leadership on and off the field. We are excited for Joe's tremendous potential in our pro-spread offense." - Coach Charlton

 

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Kevin Falaki | TE | 6-6 | 250 | Assonet, MA/Apponequet Regional (Assumption)

• Two-time all-conference selection in high school ... 2014 Super 11 selection ... Four-year starter at Assumption College ... 2017 all-conference selection at Assumption.
• Other offers: Stony Brook, Drake
• "Kevin played at annual Division II championship contender Assumption College in Worcester, Mass., so he certainly knows how to win. Kevin is a great athlete that will bring a multi-faceted skill set to our tight end room in 2019." - Coach Charlton
   

 

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Isaiah Gaynor | DB | 5-9 | 184 | New Castle, DE/William Penn H.S. (Seton Hill)

• Two-time first team all-state defensive back ... totaled 15 tackles in eight games at Seton Hill.
• "Isaiah is a transfer from Seton Hill University that looks to compete as a defensive back for our football team. Isaiah has already shown he is ready to work and is the type of competitor we love at the University of Maine." - Coach Charlton

 

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Bryan Hanly | DL | 6-0 | 255 | Quincy, Mass./Milton Academy (Bridgton Academy)

• Played both ways in high school, started at tackle ... spent the 2018 season at Bridgton Academy.
• "Originally playing at Milton Academy and most recently Bridgton Academy, Bryan has been developing his skills as a defensive lineman over the past few years. Along with being a great football player, Bryan is an elite student that will be a great addition to our family." - Coach Charlton

 

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Ori Jean-Charles | TE | 6-2 | 225 | Monsey, N.Y./Spring Valley (Louisville)

• Spent the past two seasons at Louisville, seeing action in two games on special teams for the Cardinals ... was a dual-threat quarterback during his time as a high school star at Spring Valley ... in his junior season at Spring Valley, he threw for 1,429-yards and 20 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,009-yards and five scores ... following his junior season, was named to The Journal News Super 11, a list that annually ranks the top football players in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties.
• Other offers: Louisville, UAlbany
• "Ori was a record-setting high school quarterback at Spring Valley and was athletic enough to play both defense and special teams at Louisville. He is a talented football player and an impressive student that will bring a lot to the table at UMaine." - Coach Charlton

 

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Max Lövblad | OL | 6-7 | 285 | Märsta, Sweden/Arlandagymnasiet (Arlanda Jets)

• National team: First place in the U19 European championship ... 2017: fourth place in U19 World Championship ... 2018: first in Nordic championship.
• Other offers: Old Dominion
• "Coach Denecke has done a great job identifying international student-athletes and Max is one of the most exciting. A 6-7 tackle from Sweden, Max will be a great addition to our experienced offensive line." - Coach Charlton
   

 

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Jake Maggio | LS | 5-9 | 167 | Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan H.S.

• Mid-State 38 Conference Division All-Star honorable mention ... Ray Guy Prokicker.com Top Prospect Award recipient ... nationally ranked 4.5 long snapper by Kohl's Hammer Kicking Top 40 Long Snapper ... special teams player of the year ... three-year starter ... two state championship appearances.
• "Recruiting long snappers is a major part of our special teams operation and Jake is a top of the line prospect. With great velocity and accuracy, Jake will be a valued addition to our 2019 team." - Coach Charlton

 

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Khairi Manns | DL | 6-3 | 230 | New Rochelle, N.Y./New Rochelle

• Super 11 honoree (best 11 players in the area) ... two-time all-state ... three-time all-conference ... first team all-state senior season ... four-time league champion, four-time section champion ... state finalist.
• Other offers: Buffalo, Rhode Island, Stony Brook, Albany, Monmouth, Bryant
• "Khairi is one of the more highly recruited student-athletes in our class and with good reason. A dynamic rushed and skilled athlete from New Rochelle, N.Y., Khairi will bring his great personality to our campus, looking to compete right away." - Coach Charlton

 

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Satchel McKinney | CB | 5-9 | 160 | Brandywine, Md./The Avalon School

• All-WCAC third team and honorable mention selection ... aside from time as a defensive back, also participated as a kick and punt returner ... ranked as the ninth-best DB in the DC area by MaxPreps.
• "Satchell comes to Orono from the Avalon School in Maryland, a great high school with a renowned football program. A lock-down corner, Satchell will be a great contributor to our aggressive 'Black Hole' defense." - Coach Charlton

 

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Michael Monios | WR | 5-10 | 175 | Montreal, Que./Choate Rosemary Hall

• All-CNE team ... League leader in receiving yards ... team went 49-0 over five years with five-straight championships.
• Other offers: Florida Atlantic, LIU Post, Merrimack
• "I have known Mike since eighth grade when he first entered the camp circuit. Mike is a relentless worker, a tremendous route runner, and an ultimate competitor on the football field." - Coach Charlton

 

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Curtis Murray | RB | 5-10 | 190 | Upper Marlboro, MD/Riverdale Baptist

• Earned team most valuable player accolade in 2019 ... served as a captain and guided Riverdale Baptist to a 7-3 mark in 2018.
• Other offers: New Hampshire
• "We are thrilled to welcome Curtis to our incoming 2019 class. Curtis is a complete running back with an extensive skill set that will challenge right away to play in our offense." - Coach Charlton

 

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Xavier Nurse | LB | 6-3 | 206 | Brooklyn, N.Y./Erasmus Hall

• Racked up 45 tackles, five sacks, six tackles for loss and a pair of forced fumbles to go along with two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, during his senior season at Erasmus Hall ... Guided Erasmus Hall to a 2018 City Championship, earned All-City, All-Conference and Big 44 honors for his senior season success.
• Other offers: Stony Brook, Sacred Heart, Toledo, Kent State, Morgan State
• "From a great family and renowned high school program (Erasmus Hall), Xavier will challenge right away at linebacker. Already on campus, Xavier has the potential to do big things for our football program in the near future." - Coach Charlton

 

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Zoltan Panyi | QB | 6-3 | 200 | Old Orchard Beach, ME/Scarborough (Bridgton Academy)

• Named Maine State Telegram First-Team All-State ... Guided Scarborough to the 2017 Class A State Championship ... selected to Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic all-star game ... as a senior, completed 62.3 percent of his passes (63 of 101) for 1,444 yards and 19 touchdowns against three interceptions ... also rushed for 574 yards and seven touchdowns
• "Zoltan is one of the top high school student-athletes in Maine that used a year of prep school to really develop his game. A Scarborough native and Bridgton graduate, Zoltan will be a dynamic quarterback for the Black Bears." - Coach Charlton

 

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Zachary Reed | OL | 6-5 | 325 | Scarborough, Maine/Scarborough

• 2018 All-USA Today Maine State Football team selection ... 2018 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Award finalist, presented to the top high school offensive lineman in the state of Maine ... 2018 Maine Sunday Telegram All-State Team honoree

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Robby Riobe | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Everett, Mass./Everett

• Mid-season all-state ... team captain.
• "A safety from Everett, Mass., Robby displayed his abilities at a number of high school camps last summer. As we build our pipeline to Massachusetts, Robby will be a major contributor and spark to the 'Black Hole'. - Coach Charlton

 

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Gereme Spraggins | LB | 6-3 | 205 | Odenton, MD/Arundel

• Two time All-Arundel County first team ... 2018 All-Metro selection.
• Other offers: Maryland
• "Gereme has a tremendous work ethic and so much potential to compete in the CAA. His film speaks for itself, but after meeting him you'll see what an exciting prospect he really is." - Coach Charlton

 

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Jake True | TE | 6-2 | 200 | Yarmouth, Maine/St. Thomas More

• High school all-conference selection ... competed in the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic all-star game.
• "Jack is an outstanding tight end from Yarmouth, Maine that has already enrolled in school at UMaine. Jack is not only a great player, but a strong student that will be a great contributor to our football team and university." - Coach Charlton

 

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Jacob Tuiasosopo | DL | 6-5 | 240 | Waldorf, Md./North Point

• State finalist ... SMAC/Regional champion.
• "A 6-5 defensive lineman from Waldorf, Md., Jacob is an exciting incoming freshman. Raised in a military family and competing in the great state of Maryland will lead Jacob to a high level of preparedness when he arrives this summer." - Coach Charlton

 

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Connor Zamiara | TE | 6-5 | 220 | Rochester, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit

• First team All-Greater Rochester ... Second team all-state ... RCAC lineman of the year.
• "Our staff is very excited about the potential of Connor at tight end. Connor is both a football and basketball star at McQuaid Jesuit in New York that has great upside on the football field." - Coach Charlton

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