NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State head football coach Latrell Scott announced Wednesday the addition of 10 football recruits who will join the Spartans for the 2020 season.

The group includes three Division I FBS transfers and a total of three players who will be in spring practice with the team. Wednesday's signees include two quarterbacks, two offensive linemen, two defensive linemen, two linebackers, one receiver and one running back.

"I'm excited to have these guys join the program," coach Scott said. "All of them fit an immediate or upcoming need. We spread our net on a national basis with this class more than normal due to specific needs we have. We also have room to sign three or four more down the line if we choose."

Here is more info on each recruit:

2020 NSU Football Signees 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown / Previous School
Jarin "J.J." Davis	RB	5-9	170	Cincinnati, Ohio / Univ. of Cincinnati
Kyler Davis	QB	6-0	210	Fayetteville, N.C. / Fork Union Military Academy
Jonah Fitzgerald*	QB	6-4	205	Roanoke, Va. / Old Dominion University
Baron Franks II	OL	6-4	285	Greenville, S.C. / Greenville Senior HS
Kevin Gayles	WR	6-0	195	Richmond, Va. / Huguenot HS
Levontae Jacobs	DL	6-3	255	Salisbury, N.C. / West Rowan HS
Shawn Johnson^	LB	6-2	235	Bronx, N.Y. / Jireh Prep (N.C.)
Desmond Kelly	OL	6-4	305	Harvey, Ill. / Thornton Township HS
Jeff Woods*	DL	6-6	265	Fayetteville, N.C. / University of Connecticut
Ikeem Wright	LB	6-1	220	Norfolk, Va. / Lake Taylor HS

* Currently enrolled at NSU for spring semester
^ Will enroll at NSU in March

Jarin "J.J." Davis
RB
5-9, 170
Cincinnati, Ohio/University of Cincinnati/Colerain HS

Prior to NSU: Spent one season at the University of Cincinnati, redshirting in 2019 … As a senior at Colerain, was a first-team All-Greater Miami Conference and second-team All-Cincinnati Enquirer selection … Rushed for 715 yards and nine touchdowns on just 69 carries, while also catching 19 passes for 456 yards and six scores as a senior … Has four years of eligibility remaining.
Scott Says:  "J.J. was highly recruited out of high school. He gives us speed and quickness and should make an immediate impact on special teams in addition to providing depth at running back."

Kyler Davis
QB
6-0, 210
Fayetteville, N.C./Fork Union Military Academy/Seventy-First HS

High School/Prep: Spent the 2019 fall semester playing for the prep team at Fork Union … Was a four-year letterwinner at Seventy-First High in Fayetteville … Was first-team all-conference as a senior, when he accounted for 30 touchdowns (18 passing, 12 rushing) … Passed for 1,977 yards and rushed for another 999 … Played in the North Carolina East/West Senior All-Star Game.
Scott Says: "Kyler is an experienced quarterback with a year of prep school under his belt. He continues our long-standing tradition of adding quality recruits from Fork Union. He was a record-breaking QB in high school who has excellent leadership qualities."

Jonah Fitzgerald
QB
6-4, 205
Roanoke, Va./Old Dominion/Hidden Valley HS

Prior to NSU: Spent two seasons at ODU, playing in a total of two games … Received a redshirt year in 2018 and has three years of eligibility left … Was an all-state performer in football and basketball at Hidden Valley High … Passed for 6,732 yards and 56 touchdowns in his high school career.
Scott Says: "Jonah is a tall, rangy and athletic quarterback. He was in the QB competition at ODU last year after a big spring. We look forward to adding his talents to our quarterback room."

Baron Franks
OL
6-4, 285
Greenville, S.C./Greenville Senior HS

High School: Lettered two years in football and one in basketball … Played in the North/South Senior All-Star game following his senior year … Was an all-region offensive lineman for Greenville.
Scott Says: "Baron is a big, physical and athletic lineman who will probably play tackle in our scheme. He's versatile as a run- and pass-blocker who adds needed depth to our line."

Kevin Gayles
WR
6-0, 195
Richmond, Va./Huguenot HS

High School: A three-star recruit by ESPN.com … As a senior, caught 27 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns … Was second-team all-region as a kick returner and defensive back … Amassed over 940 all-purpose yards and scored on three kick returns … Made 60 tackles and recovered three fumbles … Second-team All-Metro a junior.
Scott Says: "Kevin is a versatile athlete who played both ways in high school. He will fit well into our wide receiver room. He will have an opportunity to learn from our upperclassmen and has a very high ceiling."

Levontae Jacobs
DL
6-3, 255
Salisbury, N.C./West Rowan HS

High School: Was a second-team All-North Piedmont Conference selection as a senior … Also earned all-county honors … Had 60 tackles and six sacks as a junior … Also wrestled and was a member of the track and field team in high school.
Scott Says: "Levontae has the ability to gain some size. He already has good length and physicality, both as a run-stopper and a pass-rusher."

Shawn Johnson
LB
6-2, 235
Bronx, N.Y./Jireh Prep (N.C.)/Archbishop John Carroll HS (Pa.)

High School/Prep: Spent the 2019 season playing for Jireh Prep in Matthews, N.C. … Graduated from Archbishop John Carroll in Radnor, Pa. … Was a second-team All-Catholic League and All-Delco performer as a senior at John Carroll … Made 79 tackles that year … Also played basketball in high school.
Scott Says: "Shawn is an athletic linebacker with excellent size. He runs well and has a nose for the football. He will enroll at NSU in March and join us for spring practice."

Desmond Kelly
OL
6-4, 305
Harvey, Ill./Thornton Township HS

High School: A two-star recruit according to 247 Sports … Was a two-time all-conference offensive lineman … Also wrestled and participated on the track and field team at Thornton Township … Earned the distinguished scholar award.
Scott Says:  "Desmond is a massive offensive lineman with tons of potential. He is also a 4.0 student who will study chemistry in college."

Jeff Woods
DL
6-6, 265
Fayetteville, N.C./UConn/Trinity Christian

Prior to NSU: Spent one semester at UConn and has all four years of eligibility remaining … A three-star recruit out of Trinity Christian … Notched seven sacks as a senior and was an honorable mention all-state selection.
Scott Says: "Jeff is another long, rangy, athletic player to go into our rotation at end. He was highly recruited out of high school and will provide a lot of competition for our defensive line group."

Ikeem Wright
LB
6-1, 220
Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor HS

High School: Two-time VHSL Class 4A State Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior … Led the Titans to the Class 4 state title as a senior … Also named the Class 4 Region A Defensive Player of the Year and was a two-time All-Tidewater selection … Finished his senior season with 91 tackles, 12 for loss, and blocked five punts.
Scott Says: "We're excited about adding another local product who continues the long line of tough, rugged players from Lake Taylor who've played here. We expect Ikeem to have an immediate impact."