2019 NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY - FEB. 6
 
HIGH SCHOOL (18)
*Semaj Bolin, CB, 5-10, 170, FR, HS, North Las Vegas, NV (Coronado HS) - se-mozh
*Dante Chachere, QB, 6-3, 170, FR, HS, Fresno, CA (Clovis West HS) - shaw-sher-ay
Zakhayas Dennis-Lee, RB, 5-11, 185, FR, HS, Oregon City, OR (Oregon City HS) – zuh-KAY-us
Keyvaun Eady, WR, 6-3, 190, FR, HS, Tigard, OR (Southridge HS) - EE-dee
Richard Estrella, OL, 6-4, 315, FR, HS, Eugene, OR (Churchill HS) – es-TRAY-uh
Kennedy Freeman, DL, 6-2, 240, FR, HS, Aiea, HI (Punahou HS)
*Davion Gaines, DB, 6-0, 170, FR, HS, Tacoma, WA (Stadium HS)
Michael Jackson, CB, 6-2, 185, FR, HS, Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian HS)
Justus Legg, DL, 6-4, 240, FR, HS, Auburn, WA (Riverside HS)
*Zack Mandera, LB, 6-1, 220, FR, HS, Roseburg, OR (Roseburg HS)
Greg Oliver, CB, 5-10, 165, FR, HS, North Las Vegas, NV (Faith Lutheran HS)
Justice Pagan, LB, 6-2, 220, FR, HS, Clackamas, OR (Clackamas HS) – puh-GONE
Emonte' Scott, DB, 6-3, 185, FR, HS, Seattle, WA (O'Dea HS) – eh-MON-tay
JoJo Siofele, ATH, 5-10, 205, FR, HS, Camas, WA (Union HS) - SEE-oh-fay-lay
*Elias Spence, TE, 6-4, 220, FR, HS, Medford, OR (North Medford HS)
Ethan Tela-Porter, DT, 6-2, 285, FR, HS, Graham, WA (Graham-Kapowsin HS)
Jay Tuinei, LB, 6-1, 235, FR, HS, Las Vegas, NV (Arbor View HS) – TOO-ih-nay
Karsonne Winters, S, 6-3, 195, FR, HS, Las Vegas, NV (Palo Verde HS)
 
TRANSFERS (7)
*#Jalen Chatman, QB, 6-0, 185, FR, TR, Inglewood, CA (Narbonne HS/Rutgers)
*#Moses Finau, LB, 6-1, 240, SO, TR, Sacramento, CA (Luther Burbank HS/Humboldt State)
Jalan Harbour, CB, 6-0, 170, SO, JC, Phenix City, AL (Russell County HS/Scottsdale CC)
*John Krahn, OL, 6-10, 420, JR, JC, Riverside, CA (King HS/Riverside CC)
*Jayson Pace, DE, 6-2, 260, SO, JC, Temecula, CA (Chaparral HS/Palomar CC)
Dontae Powell, OL, 6-6, 330, JR, JC, Richland, WA (Richland HS/Arizona Western CC)
Seth Vernon, P, 6-5, 230, JR, JC, Santa Rosa, CA (Maria Carrillo HS/Santa Rosa JC)
 
* signed on Dec. 19 during early signing period
# grant-in-aid signee
 
OFFENSE (9)
OL - 3
RB - 1
WR - 1
TE  - 1
QB - 2
ATH - 1
 
DEFENSE (15)
DL - 4
LB - 4
CB - 4
S - 1
DB - 2
 
SPECIAL TEAMS (1)
P - 1

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The Portland State Football Program has signed 16 student-athletes on National Letter of Intent Day. Combined with the nine who signed during the early signing period on Dec. 19, PSU has added 25 new student-athletes.
Among the 25 signees, 18 are high schoolers and seven are transfers. There are 15 on the defensive side of the ball, nine on offense and one on special teams.

"My staff did an incredible job of going and finding the fastest student-athletes we could," said Head Coach Bruce Barnum. "It was a need of ours to get faster everywhere on the field. I think we have done that with this group. We call it the "Year of the Cheetah." We have to get fast. The faster we get the better we will be.

"I need to commend the staff, and I am excited about the personalities and the talent we have coming to the Park Blocks. My football team also did a great job of hosting this group of recruits. They helped improve the locker room, added to the personality of the team and brought in some great talent to compete with.

"In fact, some of these high school kids will have a chance to play right away because of their talent and the new redshirt rule."

DEFENSE
"We had a larger need on defense than on offense this year," said Barnum. "We took a bunch of guys both up front and in back this year."

Among the defensive players are four defensive linemen, four linebackers and seven defensive backs.

"We knew we needed more speed on defense. That's what we set out to do and I believe we accomplished that. These guys will compete with our current team," Barnum said.

"Greg Oliver (5-10, 165, North Las Vegas-Faith Lutheran HS) and Justus Legg (6-4, 240, Auburn, WA-Riverside HS) are highly recruited, very talented individuals. One is a defensive lineman, the other a defensive back, and they lead a strong group we brought in on that side of the ball. They have speed at their positions, as does cornerback Jalan Harbour (6-0, 170, Scottsdale CC). All those guys have a chance to play right now."

Barnum is also thrilled with the local connections the Viking program has made. Six players are from Oregon high schools with another from just across the Columbia River.

"Zakhayas Dennis-Lee (5-11, 185, Oregon City HS) and Justice Pagan (6-2, 220, Clackamas HS), I think, are the two best players in the state of Oregon this year. And I am happy that they decided to stay home. It is great to get these talented kids from the metro area," Barnum said.

Pagan, a linebacker, was the Oregon 6A and Mt. Hood Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He, and Jay Tuinei (6-1, 235, Las Vegas, NV-Arbor View HS) will bring a formidable presence right away to the Vikings. They are added to a pair of linebackers that also should have an immediate impact, Zack Mandera (6-1, 220, Roseburg HS) and Moses Finau (6-1, 240, Sacramento, CA-Humboldt State), who signed early. Finau was the Freshman of the Year in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference this past season and transferred as Humboldt State has discontinued its program.

"Moses and Zack fit our mold at linebacker. Zack is a tough guy who committed early to us because he wanted to be a Viking. He wanted to be a part of what we are doing," said Barnum. "Moses I have a history with. I am friends with his high school coach. I think that helped sway things a little bit. He was aware of our program. He had a heck of a year at Humboldt State. So those two will be great additions."

Kennedy Freeman (6-2, 240, Aiea, HI-Punahou HS) and Ethan Tela-Porter (6-2, 285, Graham, WA-Graham-Kaposwin HS) are also a couple of talented defensive linemen to joining Legg in this class.

Another DL, early signee Jayson Pace (6-2, 260, Temecula, CA-Palomar CC), still has three years of eligibility and should contribute in 2019.

"We need pass rushers. Jayson is one we are hoping can thrive in that category. He has some experience and he is fast," said Barnum.

Joining Harbour and Oliver at defensive back in this signing class are three others with great size; Michael Jackson (6-2, 185, Westlake Village, CA-Oaks Christian HS), Emonte' Scott (6-3, 185, Seattle-O'Dea HS) and Karsonne Winters (6-3, 195, Las Vegas, NV-Palo Verde HS). Scott played quarterback in high school as well.

Semaj Bolin (5-10, 170, North Las Vegas-Coronado) and Davion Gaines (6-0, 170, Tacoma-Stadium HS) signed with the Vikings in December, giving PSU seven newcomers in the back row in 2019.

OFFENSE
Dennis-Lee, who was mentioned earlier, comes to PSU after a pair of 1,000-yard rushing seasons at Oregon City High School. He will expand the talent at running back for the Vikings.

Two other local recruits who play skill positions include JoJo Siofele (5-10, 205, Camas, WA-Union HS), and Keyvaun Eady (6-3, 190, Tigard-Southridge HS). Siofele was a running back and a slot receiver who had over 3,000 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns in high school. He and Eady, an All-Conference receiver at Southridge, will add to the offensive attack.

Making an immediate impact on the offensive line should be Dontae Powell (6-6, 330, Richland, WA-Arizona Western CC). He originally committed to Washington State and was recruited by other FBS schools. Powell has played the last two years at Arizona Western College. He was added to the line along with early signee John Krahn (6-10, 410, Riverside, CA-Riverside CC). 

"He's the biggest man in college football and he can move," Barnum said of Krahn. "He is a guy we need to compete right away and push for a spot on the offensive line. I feel he has the size we need. We have a tradition of tough offensive linemen. John just happens to be the biggest."

Also joining the Vikings on the offensive line is Richard Estrella (6-4, 315, Eugene-Churchill HS), a high schooler with great size.

The Vikings added two quarterbacks during the early signing period, filling in the classes behind returning juniors Davis Alexander and Jalani Eason. Dante Chachere (6-3, 170) is a true freshman, while Jalen Chatman (6-0, 185) is a redshirt freshman, transferring from Rutgers.

"Chachere is a true freshman and Jalen fills in the class ahead of him and behind Davis and Jalani," Barnum said. "These two are very talented. Jalen did not play at Rutgers, but he had some history with us. He had been on our campus (during his high school recruitment). He likes our offense because it fits him. He is a true dual-threat quarterback, and has great, great speed. Chachere is a dual threat as well. He's just a pup, but he has something the others don't, he has good height. Both of these players are very athletic."

Another skill player joining the Vikings is a dynamic tight end, Elias Spence (6-4, 220, Medford-North Medford HS). Spence has excelled at both running back and tight end in high school, putting up huge numbers. 

Portland State has brought in Seth Vernon (6-5, 230, Santa Rosa, CA-Santa Rosa JC) to punt. He is a transfer from Santa Rosa Junior College who rated fifth in the nation at the Chris Sailor Kickers Camp.

Portland State will host a National Signing Day party on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. prior to the Portland State men's basketball game with Southern Utah. The event takes place at Hoffman Hall on the PSU campus.
 
Spring Football will begin early this year, with the first practice taking place on Feb. 20 at Stott Community Field. The Viking Spring Game is scheduled for Mar. 16. A practice schedule is forthcoming.
 
Portland State returns 50 letterwinners from a young squad in 2018. Nineteen starters return, including nine on offense, eight on defense and two on special teams.
 
PLAYER BIOS

Semaj Bolin, CB, 5-10, 170, FR, HS, North Las Vegas, NV (Coronado HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times and track and field twice at Coronado High School in Henderson… named All-Conference as a cornerback and kick returner… as a junior, he made 15 tackles and three interceptions in seven games… also had 487 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns rushing, receiving and returning kicks.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Nakia Marshall and Marie Coleman… born December 6, 2000… hobbies are snowboarding, gaming, music and coaching… would like to major in Business Finance.
 
Dante Chachere, QB, 6-3, 170, FR, HS, Fresno, CA (Clovis West HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played football and basketball at Clovis West High School… completed 126-219 passes for 1,122 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions in 10 games as a senior… rushed 93 times for 629 yards (6.8) and one touchdown… named team MVP and first team All-League… as a junior completed 276-440 passes for 3,462 yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 12 games…. rushed 59 times for 441 yards (7.5)… named team Offensive MVP… was first team All-League… picked as second team All-League in basketball… also team defensive MVP… team was conference champion his junior year… has been on the Principal's Honor Roll each semester of high school.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Derrick and Romy Chachere… born September 4, 2000… has four brothers, Mitchell, Derrick, Marcus and Andre… would like to major in Engineering… hobbies are playing video games, hanging out with his family and working out… a Special Olympics Volunteer and youth athletic volunteer.

Jalen Chatman, QB, 6-0, 185, FR, TR, Inglewood, CA (Narbonne HS/Rutgers)
Originally recruited out of high school by the Vikings before choosing Rutgers.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Was a redshirt last season at Rutgers University.

Attended Narbonne High School in Los Angeles where he led his team to four city championships and two state championships… completed 176-314 passes for 3,133 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior… also rushed 51 times for 388 yards and five TDs… threw for 516 yards on 24-39 passing against St. Louis HS… won the Division 1-A CIF State Championship, overcoming a 21-point deficit… finished season at 12-3…. selected to the 2017 Blue Grey All-American Bowl… as a junior completed 233-339 passes for 3,926 yards and 52 touchdowns… rushed 68 times for 622 yards and six TDs… named MaxPreps first team All-State in 2016 after leading his team to the Division 1-A CIF State Championship and a 14-1 record… earned All-City Section Player of the Year… named Offensive Player of the Year by Torrance Daily Breeze.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jermaine and Jeannette Chapman… born April 17, 1999… has a brother, JC, and a sister, Jannae… majoring in Business.

 
Zakhayas Dennis-Lee, RB, 5-11, 185, FR, HS, Oregon City, OR (Oregon City HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football four times, as well as lacrosse and track… had a pair of 1,000-yard rushing seasons in high school… as a senior, rushed 138 times for 1,307 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 9.5 yards per carry… honorable mention All-State running back and linebacker… rushed 96 times for 1,038 yards and 16 TDs as a junior, averaging more than 10 yards per carry… also had 21 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns in his career… totaled 3,494 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns in his career.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Bree Dennis… born November 6, 2000… has two brothers, Kiahve and DeQuahn, and one sister, Makhia… has developed his own non-profit, the SpeakEasy Project, to help children speak up about depression and mental illness… plans to major in Sports Medicine… would like a career in sports medicine.
 
 
Keyvaun Eady, WR, 6-3, 190, FR, HS, Tigard, OR (Southridge HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered three times in football, four times in track and field at Southridge High School… named first team All-Conference at wide receiver… honorable mention All-State as a wide receiver and defensive back… reached the football playoffs every season of his career… competed three times at state in track and field… placed seventh in state in the 300 meter hurdles and second in state in the high jump… also a manager for the Southridge girls basketball team.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Sybil and Vincent Eady… born October 27, 2000… has one brother, Tyler, and one sister, Kayla… plans to major in Kinesiology… hobbies are video games and participating in Black Student Union… hopes to play professional football or be an athletic trainer.
 
 
Richard Estrella, OL, 6-4, 315, FR, HS, Eugene, OR (Churchill HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football, baseball and basketball at Churchill High School… named first team All-League twice in football… named second team All-State as a senior.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son Vaioalisi and Michael Estrella… born June 9, 2001… has two brothers, Chad and Michael… plans to major in Business… hobbies are graphic design, art, drawing and Pacific Islander Club.
 
Moses Finau, LB, 6-1, 240, SO, TR, Sacramento, CA (Luther Burbank HS/Humboldt State)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played 2018 season at Humboldt State… had 82 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and two pass breakups… was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and second team All-Conference… also won a GNAC Player of the Week honor after a win over Simon Fraser.

Attended Luther Burbank High School where he lettered in football… an All-Conference selection… member of the honor roll.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Irene and Sivihiva Finau… born July 7, 2000… has three brothers and three sisters… plans to major in pre-Physical Therapy… hobbies are rugby and track… hopes to play professional football.
 

Kennedy Freeman, DL, 6-2, 240, FR, HS, Aiea, HI (Punahou HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and track three times each at Punahou High School… has twice been an honorable mention All-League football player… placed in the discus and shot put at the state championship meet… a member of the school honor roll.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Charmaine Freeman… born April 8, 2001… plans to major in Sports Medicine… hobbies include power lifting, volunteers with Shriner's Children's Hospital and as a teacher's assistant at local middle school… would like to become an athletic trainer or doctor.

 
Jalan Harbour, CB, 6-0, 170, SO, JC, Phenix City, AL (Russell County HS/Scottsdale CC)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played one season at Scottsdale Community College… ranked number 35 among JC cornerbacks in the nation… had 14 tackles, two tackles for loss and six pass breakups.
 
Played football and baseball at Russell County High School… named All-City in football.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Sharon Johnson… born May 19, 1999… has three brothers, Tailan, Corvin and Dominique, and one sister, Corviana… majoring in Criminal Justice.
 
Davion Gaines, DB, 6-0, 170, FR, HS, Tacoma, WA (Stadium HS)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football twice and basketball three times at Stadium High School… as a senior, he had 70 tackles, three tackles for loss, seven pass breakups and an interception… named first team All-State and All-Conference… made 31 tackles, six pass breakups and a forced fumble as a junior… named second team All-Conference… named first team All-League and All-State in basketball.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Vaughn Gaines and Renee Joyner… born November 9, 2000… has two brothers, Dauntel and Vaughn Jr…. plans to major in Communications… hobby is helping people.
 

Michael Jackson, CB, 6-2, 185, FR, HS, Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and track and field at Oaks Christian High School… a two-time All-Marmonte League first team selection… named All-CIF first team as a senior… CIF Division 2 champion… made 53 tackles, 13 pass breakups and an interception as a senior… his junior season made 37 tackles, nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery… member of a three-time CIF Champion track and field team.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Michael and Yolanda Jackson… born September 22, 2000… has one brother, Matthew, and three sisters, Sarah, Michelle and Rachel… undecided major, but would like to get into sports broadcasting… hobbies are track and field, basketball and broadcast news.


John Krahn, OL, 6-10, 420, JR, JC, Riverside, CA (King HS/Riverside CC)
A massive left tackle in junior college… should be the largest player ever at Portland State.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played two season at Riverside Community College… played at both tackle and guard… team captain.

Played football and basketball at Martin Luther King Jr. High School… lettered three times in football… named league Offensive Lineman of the Year… played on a CIF Championship basketball team.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Rob and Cindy Krahn… born January 28, 1998… has one sister, Miranda… plans to major in Criminology and Criminal Justice… hobbies include dirt biking, boating, fishing and clay shooting… would like to play professional football… also has a goal of working in law enforcement in his home county.

 
Justus Legg, DL, 6-4, 240, FR, HS, Auburn, WA (Riverside HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football, basketball and track at Riverside High School… named first team All-Area… named All-League by Tacoma News Tribune and Seattle Times… named his team's Player of the Year… recruited by Michigan, Oregon and Oregon State.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATON
Son of Jaclin Mairs and Ronald Lane… born October 25, 2000… plans to major in Physical Education and minor in Business… hobbies are playing video games and hanging out with friends… would like to play professional football.
 
Zack Mandera, LB, 6-1, 220, FR, HS, Roseburg, OR (Roseburg HS)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered four times in football and three times in baseball at Roseburg High School… a two-time team MVP and two-time first team All-Conference linebacker… named second team All-State… also second team All-Conference as a running back… was named 2018 Defensive Player of the Year… named second team All-State at linebacker... a three-time first team All-Conference pitcher in baseball… named All-State twice… also two-time team MVP.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Mike and Elicia Mandera… born October 26, 2000… has three sisters, Kristina, Brittany and Makylie, and one brother, Nate… hobbies are fishing, crabbing, camping and being outdoors… would like to be a college football coach.


Greg Oliver, CB, 5-10, 165, FR, HS, North Las Vegas, NV (Faith Lutheran HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and track at Faith Lutheran High School… was named first team All-Conference and All-State… as a senior, made 43 tackles, seven interceptions, four pass breakups, two tackles for loss and one interception return for touchdown… also had 24 receptions for 189 yards and three touchdowns… was a kick returner with 19 punt returns, one for TD, and 19 kick returns… recruited by BYU and UNLV.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Greg Oliver and Schneavia Mitchell-Owens… born December 30, 2000… has one sister, Laylah… hobbies are reading, snowboarding and eating vegan… plans to get into Business.
 
Jayson Pace, DE, 6-2, 260, SO, JC, Temecula, CA (Chaparral HS/Palomar CC)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played in seven games as a freshman at Palomar Community College… had 15 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks.
Lettered in football at Chaparral High School… named All-League and Defensive Lineman of the Year.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Tracey Meeks and Milton Pace… born August 14, 1999… has one brother, Jordan… would like to major in Business Marketing… hobby is playing video games… wants to get into coaching after his playing career.
 
 
Justice Pagan, LB, 6-2, 220, FR, HS, Clackamas, OR (Clackamas HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and track at Clackamas High School… named first team All-State and first team All-Conference two years in a row… was Oregon 6A State Defensive Player of the Year and Mt. Hood Conference Defensive Player of the Year as his team reached the state semifinals in 2018… had 65 tackles, six sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior… made 63 tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries his junior season.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of David Pagan and Angie Sames… born August 27, 2001… has one brother, Devin, and one sister, Alizia… plans to major in Business.
 
 
Dontae Powell, OL, 6-6, 330, JR, JC, Richland, WA (Richland HS/Arizona Western CC)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Originally committed to Washington State and had other FBS program offers… was considered the eighth-rated junior college tackle and 63^rd-best junior college lineman overall, entering 2018… named second team All-Conference and second team All-Western States as a freshman.
 
Lettered in football three times, as well as track and field… first team All-Conference and All-State as a senior… second team All-Conference as a junior.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Rozlyn and Anthony Powell… born June 3, 1999… has four brothers, Dominic, Dayzel, Donovan and Darrek, and one sister, Kylia… plans to major in Criminal Justice… hobbies are video games, Working out, hanging with his family and community service.
 
 
Emonte' Scott, DB, 6-3, 185, FR, HS, Seattle, WA (O'Dea HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played quarterback and defensive back at O'Dea High School… had 25 tackles and two interceptions as a senior… passed for 802 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions, and rushed for 390 yards and seven touchdowns.
 
 
JoJo Siofele, ATH, 5-10, 200, FR, HS, Camas, WA (Union HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
A four-year letterwinner in football at Union High School… rushed for over 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in his high school career… had 3,154 all-purpose yards and 35 career TDs… team won Greater St. Helen's League championships in 2017 and 2018… won the Washington 4A State Championship in 2018… as a senior had 125 carries for 946 yards and nine TDs… also caught 58 passes for 867 yards and 10 scores… named first team All-State as a running back and all-purpose back… selected All-League as well… as a junior, had 113 carries for 806 yards and nine touchdowns…
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of David and Carolina Siofele… born April 13, 2001… has one brother, Leon, and two sisters, Tanya and Lina… first name is Joseph… would like to major in Business and Communications… has been a volunteer with Hanna House Church Christmas, Youth Football and Share House.
 
 
Elias Spence, TE, 6-4, 220, FR, HS, Medford, OR (North Medford HS)

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football four times and basketball at North Medford High School… team MVP as a junior and a senior… primarily a running back as a senior, tight end as a junior… as a senior, rushed 277 times for 1,993 yards (7.2) and 19 touchdowns in 10 games… also caught three passes for 31 yards and a TD and had a punt return touchdown… named first team All-Conference and Offensive Player of the Year… honorable mention All-State... as junior, caught 34 passes for 649 yards (19.1) and five touchdowns… rushed 32 times for 333 yards (10.4) and two TDs… also named first team All-Conference and Offensive Player of the Year.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jeanne Zelmer and Mike Spence… born June 13, 2000… has two brothers, William and Wyatt… plans to major in Business.

 
Ethan Tela-Porter, DT, 6-2, 285, FR, HS, Graham, WA (Graham-Kapowsin HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Made 46 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack in eight games as a senior… had 56 tackles, three sacks, a pass breakup, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a junior.
 
 
Jay Tuinei, LB, 6-1, 235, FR, HS, Las Vegas, NV (Arbor View HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and wrestling at Arbor View High School… was a two-time Defensive Most Valuable Player on his team… Nevada Defensive Player of the Year as a senior… in his 34-game career had 198 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, six sacks, three interceptions, seven pass breakups, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries…  made 70 tackles with 11 tackles for loss, three sacks, three interceptions, four pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior… as a junior had 75 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup… 53 tackles as a sophomore… also played running back, returned kicks and punted during his high school career… state runner-up in wrestling at 220 pounds.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of James and Sandi Passi… born August 31, 2000… has six brothers, Ulysses, Isaac, Freedom, Tai, Kali and Malu, and two sister, Sandilynn and Precious… interested in Finance and Mechanical Engineering… hopes to play professional football.
 
 
Seth Vernon, P, 6-5, 230, JR, JC, Santa Rosa, CA (Maria Carrillo HS/Santa Rosa JC)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played two seasons at Santa Rosa Junior College as a punter… averaged 38.7 yards per punt as a sophomore, 42.4 yards as a freshman… also had 26 receptions and six touchdowns in his two seasons at wide receiver… named first team All-League as a punter.
 
Lettered three years in football and basketball at Maria Carrillo High School… had 34 receptions, 771 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior receiver.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Daphne and Alan Vernon… born April 6, 1999… has one sister, Maddison… majoring in Graphic Design.
 
 
Karsonne Winters, S, FR, 6-3, 195, Las Vegas, NV (Palo Verde HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football, baseball and track at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas… selected second team All-State at safety… as a senior, had 66 tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups and a sack in 10 games… also the team's punter, averaging 39.6 yards per punt… a two-time first team All-League punter… had 474 all-purpose yards on offense, scoring four touchdowns… named first team All-Northwest League by Nevada Preps… made 39 tackles with two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, five pass breakups and a sack in nine games as a junior… averaged 39.2 yards per punt… team captain… played on region and state champion baseball team.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Sarilyen Winters… born October 12, 2000… has two sisters, Salyce and Alanna… would like to major in Business Management with a minor in Political Science… was student body Vice President and a scholar-athlete in high school… would like to be President of the United States.