Introducing the 2026 Franklin Pierce University Football Signing Class
National Signing Day - February 4, 2026
Meet the newest additions to the Raven family!
Emanuel Gerena
WR | Barnegat, NJ | Holy Spirit
Emanuel projects to play receiver for the Ravens. Gerena is a polished route runner with great ball skills and the ability to stretch the field vertically. Gerena accounted for 700 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns at Holy Spirit High School where he was coached by head coach DiPasquale.
Abdoul Traore
DB | Newark, NJ | Newark Central High School
Abdoul will provide elite playmaking ability at the corner position for the Raven defense. Abdoul has exceptional quickness and ball skills that will cause opposing QBs to look the other way. A physical tackler, unique for a corner, Abdoul is a complete player who helped lead Central to the playoffs as a Senior finishing the year with 31 Tackles and 1 interception. Abdoul played for Coach Ingram at Central High School.
Caleb Braye-Entsiwah
ATH | Manchester, CT | Manchester High School
Caleb is a defensive Swiss army knife. At Manchester High School, Caleb played nearly every position on the defensive side of the ball. Caleb has elite ball skills and is a physically imposing tackler that will bring versatility to the Raven defense. Caleb played for Coach Roberts at Manchester High School.
Omar Hassan
DL | Woodbridge, NJ | St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Omar is a long and explosive defensive end. Omar has a knack for playing behind the line of scrimmage and giving opposing QB's nightmares. Omar played for Coach Holman at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
Ian Roberts
RB | Edison, NJ | St. Thomas Aquinas
Ian Roberts from the Garden State will be joining the Ravens running back room. Roberts will bring an extremely explosive skill set to the room with true breakaway speed and an elusive running style. Roberts played for Coach Bearfield at St. Thomas Aquinas in Edison, NJ.
Christian White
WR | Mt. Royal, NJ | Kingsway Regional
Christian White will be joining the Ravens receiver room this coming fall. Hailing from the Garden State, White is an electric receiver who has the ability to play in the slot or outside for the Ravens, with the ability to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. A two-way starter at defensive back and receiver, Christian caught 35 receptions for 517 yards and 6 touchdowns. Christian played at Kingsway Regional High School in New Jersey for Coach Hendricks.
Josiah Sims
ATH | Newington, CT | Newington High School
An incredibly versatile athlete, Josiah projects to play on the defensive side of the ball for the Ravens. Josiah was a standout defensive player for Newington while also being selected as a 1
st team All-State running back. A multi-sport athlete, Josiah also eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for the Newington basketball team this winter. Josiah played for Coach Acquavita at Newington High School.
Micah Lee
DL | Gibbsboro, NJ | Cherokee High School
Micah is a high motor DE with an explosive first step. Micah does an excellent job using his long reach to fend of blockers and play behind the line of scrimmage. Micah was elected Captain as a Senior helping his team win the NJ Group 5 Sectional Championship. Micah played for Coach Glatz at Cherokee High School.
Nathan Fortune
OL | Everett, MA | Everett
Nathan Fortune from Everett, Massachusetts will be joining the Ravens offensive line room as a tackle. Fortune started 20 games and was an All GBL selection. Fortune is extremely technical in pass protection and can also create movement in the run game at the line of scrimmage. Fortune attended Everett High School and was coached by Head Coach DiLoreto.
Kameron Gamm
DL | Hamden, CT | Hamden High School
Kameron is an explosive DE that will bring natural pass rush to the Raven defense. Kameron consistently plays in the opposing teams backfield finishing his Senior year with 21 tackles for loss as a part of his 81 total tackles. Kameron was a two-time 1
st team All-Conference selection at Hamden. Kameron played for Coach Dyer at Hamden High School.
Hayden Allard
RB | Dayville, CT | Killingly
Hayden will be joining the running back room with the Ravens following a first team All-State campaign at Killingly High in Connecticut. In one of the best statistical years in state history, Allard recorded 2,600 all-purpose yards offensively and 41 touchdowns. He also logged 6 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball with 5 of those being returned for touchdowns. Hayden played for Coach Neal at Killingly High School in Connecticut.
Adalino Aceto-Kun
LB | Cranston, RI | Cranston High West
Adalino is a physically imposing LB who shows the ability to find the football. A sideline-to-sideline player, Adalino will bring athleticism and instincts to the linebacker room. Adalino was selected as an All-Division Player at LB as a Senior. Adalino played for Coach Milewski at Cranston High West.
Adrian Woodall
OL | Union City, NJ | Union City
Adrian Woodall's signing continues the pipeline of Union City to Rindge, he joins former high school teammates Jeremiah Hayes and Ray Mercedes. An offensive tackle, Woodall is an absolute force at the point of attack creating exceptional movement in the run game. While at Union City, Woodall was a force on the defensive line as well with multiple tackles for loss. Woodall played for Coach Valdez at Union City High School in New Jersey.
Ryan Gourdet
OL | Rahway, NJ | Rahway
Ryan Gourdet will be joining the Ravens offensive line room next fall. Gourdet is a physical offensive that is elite in pass protection and finishes blocks in the run game. At Rahway High School, Gourdet gave up zero sacks in the past two seasons. Gourdet was coached by Coach Russo at Rahway High School in New Jersey.
Hunter Allard
ATH | Dayville, CT | Killingly
Hunter projects to play tight end for the Ravens on the offensive side of the ball. At Killingly High, Hunter played all over the field at tight end, safety, and linebacker. As a two-time all-state selection Allard will be a big addition to the tight end room. Hunter played for Coach Neal at Killingly High School in Connecticut.
Jacoby Quinn
OL | Quincy, MA | Quincy
Jacoby projects to be an offensive tackle for the Ravens in the future. An all-state player from Massachusetts, Jacoby is extremely athletic for his 6'5 frame. He is aggressive and finishes blocks and is extremely reliable in pass protection. Jacoby Played at Quincy High School and was coached by Coach DeWitt.
Caleb Williams
OLB | Westerly, RI | Westerly High School
Caleb projects to play OLB for the Ravens. At Westerly Caleb played all over the field, including DE, OLB, WR, TE, earning 1
st team All-State as a Junior and 2
nd team All-State as a Senior. Caleb also is a standout basketball player at Westerly. Caleb played for Coach Sposato at Westerly High School.
Siddiq Small
LB | Bethlehem, PA | Liberty
Siddiq comes to Rindge from Millersville University via Bethlehem, PA. Siddiq joins a LB room that led the NE10 in Rush Defense and Sacks last year. Siddiq is a physical run defender who plays on edges highlighted in his ability to rush opposing QB's. Siddiq finished his sophomore year at Millersville with 18 Tackles. Siddiq will bring an immediate impact to the Raven defense. Siddiq played for Coach Daignaut at Liberty High School.
Shawn Brown
QB | Norwalk, CT | Norwalk
Shawn Brown will be joining the Raven Quarterback room by way of Stonehill College in Massachusetts. Brown played in two games while at Stonehill rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown. Brown is the essence of a dual threat quarterback with an extremely live arm with the ability to make any throw and breakaway speed in the run game. Shawn attended Norwalk High School where he was team captain and was coached by Coach Miller.
Jaden Griffin
RB | Clearwater, FL | Countryside
Jaden Griffin is an explosive transfer running back from the state of Florida. Griffin signed to the Division I level out of high school attending the University of Rhode Island where he appeared in 11 games totaling 134 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. From there Griffin attended Carson Newman University where he appeared in 10 games rushing for 169 yards and 1 touchdown. Griffin is a graduate of Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida where he was first team all-district accumulating 1,500 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns while playing under Coach Schmitz.
Raj Hillhouse
WR | Aberdeen, MD | Aberdeen
Transfer
Receiver Raj Hillhouse will be coming to Rindge from Towson University. Raj is a smooth route runner that can play both in the slot and outside with excellent ball skills. Prior to Towson, Raj was a junior college All-American in both football and track at Hudson Valley Community College. Raj will bring elite speed to the Ravens wide receiver room. A three-sport athlete at Aberdeen High School in Maryland where he played for Coach Coop.
Toby Adesanya
DB | Bowie, MD | Marriotts Ridge High School
Toby comes to Rindge from Fairmont State via Ellicott City, MD. Toby is an explosive corner who has exceptional ball skills and will fit in exceptionally with a secondary who led the NE10 in Interceptions a year ago. Toby was an All-County Selection as a Senior at Marriotts Ridge and was selected as a two-time Captain. Toby played for Coach Holtzman at Marriotts Ridge High School.
Kha'lil Eason
WR | Norwalk, CT | Brunswick School
Kha'lil Eason joins the Ravens as one of the most explosive players at the division II level in America. Eason received a litany of awards while attending the University of New Haven being named first team all NE10, First-team all-New England, First-team all-super region, as well as being a first team all American. Eason was also a nominee during his time in New Haven for the Harlon Hill trophy. Eason amassed 1,360 career return yards and was instrumental in them winning two Northeast 10 conference championships. While attending Brunswick High School in Connecticut Eason was a three year all conference player and a First team All-New England player his senior year under Coach Hannigan.
James Fowler
OL | Staten Island, NY | Moore Catholic
Transfer Offensive Lineman James Fowler joins the Ravens from Myrtle Beach Collegiate prep by way of Moore Catholic in the state of New York. Fowler was a standout high school player named NYCHSFL All League as well as being an all-conference selection. Fowler was also a Sal Somma Lineman of the year nominee in 2024. James will add a high level of physicality to the offensive line room with his ability to create movement at the point of attack. Fowler was coached by Coach Giannatasio at Moore Catholic.
Christien Franklin
ATH | Rochester, NY | James Monroe High School
Another defensive athlete, Christien projects to play LB for the Ravens. At James Monroe, Christien played Safety and OLB, which will provide versatility to the Raven Defense. Christien was selected 1st team All-County as a Senior. Wherever Christien is Raven Fans can expect it to be electric. Christien played for Coach Cunningham at James Monroe High School.
Joseph Casarez
DL | Jourdanton, TX | Jourdanton High School
Joseph comes to Rindge from Briar Cliff University via Jourdanton, TX. Joseph is a two-time Defensive MVP and All-State selection in high school and finished his sophomore year at Briar Cliff with 26 Tackles, 4.5 for loss with 3 Sacks. Joseph will provide an immediate impact for a DL group that led the NE10 in sacks a year ago. Joseph has a great first step and plays with an incredibly high motor while showing the ability to use his speed or power to get to opposing QB’s. Joseph played for Coach Andrus at Jourdanton High School.
Donald Young
DB | Providence, RI | La Salle Academy
Projecting to play DB for the Ravens, Donald is an explosive athlete who played both WR and DB for La Salle Academy. He has elite playmaking ability who will bring excitement to the Raven Defense and Special Teams as a returner. Donald played for Coach Koppen at La Salle Academy.
