WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- After signing 12 student-athletes in late December, Monmouth University Head Football Coach has announced the addition of two student athletes to the 2018 recruiting class.
 
The two student-athletes include a FBS transfer in linebacker Solomon Manning (Colonia, NJ/Colonia/Rutgers) and Maryland wide receiver Assanti Kearney (Reisterstown, MD/Franklin).
 
With the most recent additions the 2018 recruiting class totals 14 student-athletes, with five hailing from the Garden State. Manning, who has enrolled already at Monmouth, makes three new players on the roster at linebacker while Kearney will be the second wide receiver to join the Hawks.
 

PLAYER	POS.	HT	WT	YR	HOMETOWN	HIGH SCHOOL / PREVIOUS
Greg Anderson	OL	6-5	320	FR	Carlstadt, NJ	Becton Regional
Jason Antwi	DB	6-0	195	FR	Irvington, NJ	Irvington
Jhadir Charles	DB	6-0	195	FR	Scotch Plains, NJ	Pope John XXIII
Juwon Farri	RB	5-11	185	FR	Germantown, MD	Northwest
TJ Fosque	WR	6-3	180	FR	Eatontown, NJ	Long Branch
Romeo Holden	RB	5-10	185	FR	New Rochelle, NY	New Rochelle
Oliver Jervis	OL	6-6	255	FR	Sellersville, PA	Pennridge
Ben Joseph	LB	6-1	220	FR	Stamford, CT	ST. Luke's
Assanti Kearney	WR	6-1	200	FR	Reisterstown, MD	Franklin
Solmon Manning	LB	6-1	240	SO	Colonia, NJ	Colonia/Rutgers
Samuel Ntui-Ebob	DE	6-2	250	FR	Silver Spring, MD	Paint Branch
Nick Shoemaker	DL	6-1	235	FR	Dunmore, PA	Dunmore
Tyler Terry	LB	6-1	220	FR	Gaithersburg, MD	Quince Orchard
Tyler Williams	OL	6-3	285	FR	Pine Bush, NY	Don Bosco

 

BREAKDOWN BY POSITION			BREAKDOWN BY STATE
Offensive line	3		New Jersey	5
Linebacker	3		Maryland	4
Defensive Line	2		Pennsylvania	2
Defensive Back	2		New York	2
Running Back	2		Connecticut	1
Wide Receiver	2

 

	Played offensive tackle for Head Coach Jack Maher at Becton Regional First Team All-State Group I as a senior Two-time First Team All-League selection Second Team All-County selection as a junior and senior Also threw the shot put and discus for the Wildcat's track team Son of Trellis Anderson Majoring in business management Watch Anderson's Highlights
	Played DB at Irvington High School for Head Coach Ashley Pierre Second Team All-Conference as a senior Finished with 31 tackles Helped lead the Blue Knights to an 8-3 record and the second round of the NJSIAA Playoffs Son of Jestina and James Antwi Majoring in software engineering Watch Antwi's Highlights
	Follow @MUHawksFB on Twitter and use the hashtag #FlyHawks Finished his senior year with three interceptions and 12 other passes defended Led the Lions to the second round of the NJSIAA Playoffs Son of Deborah Lampley Breeden Majoring in business administration Watch Charles' Highlights
	Played RB for Head Coach Michael Neubiser at Northwest High School First Team All-Montgomery County RB Had 1,136 rushing yards on 137 attempts with 14 TDs as a senior Also had 10 receptions for 172 yards and two scores Helped lead the Jaguars to a 9-3 record in 2017 Second Team All-MET selection as a kick returner Son of Tolani Farri Majoring in business administration Watch Farri's Highlights
	Played WR for Head Coach Dan George at Long Branch High School Finished career with 68 catches for 1,496 yards and 17 touchdowns Selected as a First Team All-Shore Conference by both the Shore Sports Network and Asbury Park Press as a senior Helped lead Long Branch to a 9-3 overall record and a Central Jersey Group IV State title All-Division selection in 2017 Also ran track for the Green Wave Son of Jennifer Brooks Majoring in business administration Watch Fosque's Highlights
	Played RB under Head Coach Lou Dirienzo at New Rochelle High School Rushed for more than 2,000 yards during his career Scored 53 touchdowns for the Huguenots First Team All-State running back as a junior Two-time all-section selection Recorded over 1200 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns in 2016 Son of Winard Holden and Ibi Holden Majoring in business administration Watch Holden's Highlights
	Played QB and DE under Jeff Hollenbach at Pennridge High School Second Team All-Conference at defensive line Finished his career with 85 total tackles and 13 for a loss Had 55 tackles, including 36 solo stops as a senior Son of Deanna and Andrew Jervis Majoring in business administration Watch Jervis' Highlights
	Played LB under Head Coach Noel Thomas at St. Luke's High School Recorded 230 career tackles, including 22.5 tackles for a loss Tallied 16 sacks and four interceptions Earned first team all-league honors as a junior and senior Named All-New England Son of Michael Joseph and Gisele Joseph Majoring in communication Watch Joseph's Highlights
	Played wide receiver under Head Coach Anthony Burgos at Franklin High School Earned all-county honors as a senior Selected to represent the North squad in the Baltimore Touchdown Club's Senior All-Star Football Classic Son of Tiffany Kearney Majoring in graphic design Watch Kearney's Highlights
	Transferred from Rutgers where he played defensive end and fullback Saw first collegiate action against Morgan State (9/16) Will have three years of eligibility remaining Consensus 3-star recruit out of high school at linebacker Played linebacker and wide receiver under Head Coach Tom Roarty at Colonia High School Star-Ledger First Team All-Group IV, All-Conference, All-White Division and Second Team All-State Finished his final two seasons at Colonial with 217 total tackles, six sacks and an interception Son of Victor and Kesha Manning Majoring in communication Watch Manning's High School Highlights
	Played DE for Head Coach Michael Nesmith at Paint Branch High School Second Team All-Montgomery County Selection Also punted and played tight end for the Panthers Helped the Panthers to a 10-2 record as a senior Son of Roseline Ojong and Ebob Ntui Major is undecided Watch Ntui-Ebob's Highlights
	Played DT under Head Coach John Henzes at Dunmore High School Helped lead the Bucks to four straight district titles and a 49-4 record Two-time all-region selection Had 60 tackles, 12.5 for a loss and 4.5 sacks en route to an all-state honor in 2016 Hookey Reap recipient, awarded to the top lineman in Lackawanna County Son of Grace and James Shoemaker Majoring in criminal justice Watch Shoemaker's Highlights
	Played LB and TE at Quince Orchard High School for Head Coach John Kelley First Team All-Montgomery County  Registered 101 career tackles, eight sacks and 13 tackles for a loss Helped the Cougars to a 13-2 final record as a senior and back to back state final appearances Son of Larry Terry and Candy Terry Majoring in accounting Watch Terry's Highlights
	Played three varsity seasons at offensive line for Head Coach Mike Teel at Don Bosco Prep Second Team All-Bergen County selection Invited to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Helped lead the Ironmen to a Group IV State Championship as a sophomore Son of Lori and David Williams Majoring in business administration Watch Williams' Highlights