Norfolk State University Athletics

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State head football coach Latrell Scott added to his 2019 recruiting class by signing 10 new players on the second national signing day of the recruiting cycle on Wednesday.

Scott welcomes four new linemen, two multi-position athletes, one running back, one tight end, one linebacker and one defensive back with this latest signees. Six hail from the Commonwealth of Virginia, while four are out of state recruits.

"We went more national than normal to identify players who met our needs," Scott said. "We wanted to add more depth on both sides of the line. We also signed several players who can play both ways, so we improved our depth and versatility. We also added some maturity with two junior college players."

Wednesday's signing day haul brings Scott's recruiting class to 13 players. The Spartans inked three recruits in December's early period, receiver Da'Quan Felton (Portsmouth, Va./Churchland HS), offensive lineman Elijah Hale (Cincinnati, Ohio/Princeton HS) and linebacker Shamar Hill (St. Cloud, Fla./Orlando Christian Prep).

Below is more on each new member of the NSU recruiting class:

For more information on the five December signees, click here.

2019 NSU Football Signees (February)

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown / Previous School	Highlights
Sage Beuchert-Irvine	LB	6-1	205	Reston, Va. / South Lakes HS	Click Here
Anthony Blume	OL/DL	6-2	265	Edgewood, Md. / Edgewood HS	Click Here
Dominque Brooks	Ath.	6-0	170	Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River HS	Click Here
Devyn Coles	DB	5-11	175	Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs HS	Click Here
Remy Feltes	DL	6-4	315	Solingen, Germany / New Mexico Military Inst.	Click Here
Anthony Gary	DL	6-1	285	Richmond, Va. / Manchester HS	Click Here
Shawn McFarland	TE	6-2	235	Selden, N.Y. / Monroe College	Click Here
Mackenson Petit Jr.	DL	6-2	275	Atlanta, Ga. / Westlake HS	Click Here
Rayquan Smith	RB	5-9	210	Richmond, Va. / Highland Springs HS	Click Here
Tremayne Talbert	Ath.	5-9	170	Richmond, Va. / Highland Springs HS	Click Here

Sage Beuchert-Irvine
LB
6-1, 205
Reston, Va./South Lakes HS

High School: Beuchert-Irvine was the Liberty District Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after amassing more than 100 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception … Also earned first-team all-district and all-region honors while leading South Lakes to the district championship.
Scott Says: "We think Sage is a physical, rangy linebacker who has the versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker. He comes from a very talent-rich part of the state and will add immediate depth."

Anthony Blume
DL/OL
6-2, 265
Edgewood, Md./Edgewood HS

High School: Blume was a two-way standout at Edgewood High, earning first-team all-county and all-conference honors as a junior and senior … During his senior season, Blume amassed 79 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks from his defensive line position.
Scott Says: "Anthony is a two-way player from one of the top programs in Maryland. He was very impressive on both sides of the ball. Time will tell where he'll play for us, but we're excited to have his size and athleticism."

Dominque Brooks
Athlete
6-0, 170
Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS

High School: Brooks, who played both quarterback and defensive back for Indian River, was named the Southeastern District Offensive Player of the Year as a senior … Passed for 2,980 yards and 38 touchdowns .. Was second-team All-Region 5A and first-team All-Southeastern District.
Scott Says: "Dominque is a very versatile athlete. He was one of the better quarterbacks in the Tidewater area, but definitely has the athleticism to play receiver or defense back, as well. We're excited about the level of competitiveness he'll bring."

Devyn Coles
DB
5-11, 175
Highland Springs, Va./Highland Springs

High School: One of three NSU signees from four-time defending state champion Highland Springs … Coles totaled 40 tackles, eight pass breakups and five interceptions as a senior as the Springers went 15-0 and won their fourth straight VHSL 6A state title.
Scott Says: "Devyn was a starter one of the best secondaries in the state on a championship team. He's a lock-down corner who will add immediate depth to our secondary who continues our program's line of outstanding athletes from Highland Springs."

Remy Feltes
DL
6-4, 315
Solingen, Germany/New Mexico Military Institute

Before NSU: Feltes spent two years at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M. … After redshirting his first year, Feltes tallied 21 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack in 2018 … Played high school football in Germany before enrolling at New Mexico Military.
Scott Says: "Remy is a big, physical and athletic lineman who brings maturity and a presence to the middle of our defensive line. He was a soccer goalie growing up and shows the athletic ability to play multiple positions on the line."

Anthony Gary
DL
6-1, 285
Richmond, Va./Manchester HS

High School: Made 67 tackles, four sacks and recovered three fumbles in helping Manchester win its first-ever state title as a senior … Selected to play in the Big River All-Star Game … Ranked the No. 22 recruiting in the Richmond area class of 2019 by Recruit 804.
Scott Says: "Anthony is another state champion who will strengthen the middle of our defensive line. His 6-6 wingspan is also a big asset to his impressive skillset."

Shawn McFarland
TE
6-2, 235
Selden, N.Y./Monroe College

Before NSU: A first-team All-Northeast Football Conference selection this past year as a sophomore at Monroe College in New York … Caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown for the Mustangs … Helped block for an offense which ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing … Was all-county as a senior at Centereach High.
Scott Says: "Shawn is an athletic tight end/H-back. He gives us a dual threat as a receiver and an impact blocker in the run game."

Mackenson Petit Jr.
DL
6-2, 275
Atlanta, Ga./Westlake HS

High School: A first-team All-Region 2-7A defensive lineman at Westlake … Helped Westlake win the region championship … Finished his senior year with 47 tackles, 22 for loss, to go with 12 sacks and a forced fumble.
Scott Says: "Mac is another athletic defensive lineman who will make us better. Similar to Gary, he has a 6-7 wingspan who enables him to play even bigger than his height. He comes from one of the top programs in Georgia."

Rayquan Smith
RB
5-9, 210
Richmond, Va./Highland Springs HS

High School: Smith was a key part of four Highland Springs state titles … Played running back and linebacker … Ran 97 times for 632 yards and five touchdowns as a junior … State 55-meter track runner-up as a junior … Springers football team went 57-3 in his four seasons.
Scott Says: "They call him 'rabbit.' He has one of the fastest 55-meter (track) times in state. Rayquan split carries in a talented backfield at Highland Springs and has home run hitting ability."

Tremayne Talbert
Athlete
5-9, 170
Richmond, Va./Highland Springs HS

High School: Talbert was an all-around threat for Highland Springs, earning first-team all-state 5A honors at defensive back, punt returner and kickoff returner … Talbert caught 20 passes for 506 yards and five scores, recorded five kick or punt return touchdowns, and intercepted three passes on defense.
Scott Says: "Tremayne is as talented as the day is long. He can play cornerback or receiver, and I expect to see him returning kicks for us on opening day."