Football | 12/20/2017 8:44:00 AM
POCATELLO, Idaho- The Idaho State football program signed seven student-athletes in the December early signing period. The Bengals signed three safeties, two offensive linemen and one linebacker. Take a closer look at each individual. McFarland and Holfeltz will join the team in January.
2017 Idaho State Early Signings
Christian McFarland, 6-0. 190, S, Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento City College, Jr.
Sam Funkhouser, 6-2, 198, LB, Gooding, Idaho, Gooding HS, Fr.
Preston Holfeltz, 6-4, 300, OL, Sandy, Utah, Snow College, Jr.
Ruger Jennings, 6-2, 180, S, Gooding, Idaho, Gooding HS, Fr.
John Perko, 6-4, 290, OL, Spokane, Wash., Gonzaga Prep, Fr.
Ty Metcalfe, 6-0, 180, S, Syracuse, Utah, Syracuse HS, Fr.
Devin Dabich, 6-0, 175, S, Pomona, Calif. Diamond Ranch HS, Fr.
John Perko, 6-4, 290, OL, Spokane, Wash., Gonzaga Prep, Fr.
Gonzaga Prep: First-Team All-GSL … parents are Mark and Stephanie … was coached by David Mckenna ... led team to a 9-3 record.
Ty Metcalfe, 6-0, 180, Safety, Syracuse, Utah, Syracuse HS, Fr.
Syracuse HS: Started three-years at quarterback … two-time first-team all-region … second-team all-state as a junior … Region 1 Offensive MVP and Region 1 MVP … two-time team offensive MVP … team captain … holds school record for most starts in Syracuse High School history … holds 11 of 13 passing records … has over 5,000 yards passing and 51 touchdown passes … over 2,000 yards rushing and 13 rushing touchdowns … three-time 1280 The Zone Player of the Week and three-time Standard Star.
Preston Holfeltz, 6-4, 300, OL, Sandy, Utah, Snow College, Jr.
Snow College: Led Snow College to an 8-2 record and was all-state in high school … was coached by Britt Maughan at Snow College … prepped at Jordan High School … parents are Jim and Shirley.
Ruger Jennings, 6-2, 180, S, Gooding, Idaho, Gooding HS, Fr.
Gooding HS: First-team 3A All-Idaho … parents are Kelly and Karen … was coached by Cameron Anderson … led high school to a 9-2 record … three-time first-team all-state as a linebacker … three-time first-team SCIC as a linebacker … 2017 SCIC Defensive Player of the Year … as a senior he had 133 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and four sacks.
Sam Funkhouser, 6-2, 198, LB, Gooding, Idaho, Gooding HS, Fr.
Gooding HS: Second-team 3A All-Idaho … lettered in track and basketball … led high school to a 9-2 record … three-time first-team All-SCIC as a linebacker … second-team all-state as a sophomore … first-team all-state as a junior … earned second-team all-state as a senior despite only playing four games … in four games as a senior he had 57 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, two interceptions and eight sacks.
Christian McFarland, 6-0. 190, S, Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento City College, Jr.
Sacramento City College: First-team All-Nor Cal Conference … all-state honorable mention … No. 1 DB in tackles in California … team defensive MVP … had 85 tackles, 62 being solo during the 2017 season … averaged 7.7 tackles per game.
Cosumnes Oaks HS: First-team All-CVC conference … league most versatile player … first-team all-metro by the Sacramento Bee … team MVP … first-team Sac Joaquin section.
Devin Dabich, 6-0, 175, S, Pomona, Calif. Diamond Ranch HS, Fr.
Diamond Ranch HS: Had 60 tackles (45 solo and 15 assisted), 14 pass break ups and three interceptions, one being for a touchdown ... was All-Hacienda League first-team as a cornerback and second-team All-Hacienda League as a wide receiver ... had 537 receiving yards and nine touchdowns ... averaged 24 yards per catch.
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