POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Football announced a sizable and experienced Signing Day class, adding proven production at key positions as the Bengals continue to build toward sustained success in the Big Sky Conference.
Wide Receivers and Offensive Skill Playmakers
Amare Ary
WR
San Diego, Calif. | West Virginia State
West Virginia State (2025): Appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 54 receptions for 995 yards and eight touchdowns...Averaged 90.5 receiving yards per game and 18.4 yards per catch...Added four kick returns for 76 yards...Turned in a season-best performance against Fairmont State on 09/27/25, catching three passes for a career-high 189 yards and two touchdowns...Posted nine receptions for 173 yards and two touchdowns at West Liberty on 10/04/25...Recorded a career-long 75-yard reception against Fairmont State on 09/27/25...Finished the season earning First Team All-MEC honors...Earned Division II All-American and HBCU All-American recognition following the season...Ended his West Virginia State career with 98 receptions for 1,593 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns across 24 games.
Ary is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and was coached by Michael Mayo at Laurel High School, where he played quarterback, running back, and safety. He earned Division II All-American and HBCU All-American recognition during his collegiate career and was named First Team All-MEC. Ary chose Idaho State for the opportunity to help build something strong within the program. Outside of football, he enjoys playing video games and listens to Babyface E before games. He cites Ja'Marr Chase as his favorite NFL player and can be found on Instagram (@district1k) and X (@Amareary).
Jimmy Trilla
WR
Chicago, Ill. | Iowa Western
Iowa Western (2025): Recorded 20 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns during the 2025 season...Averaged 32.8 receiving yards per game and 19.7 yards per catch...Finished the season with one conference touchdown and averaged 29.5 yards per catch in league play...Helped Iowa Western capture a national championship during the 2025 season.
Trilla is majoring in Kinesiology at Idaho State and was coached by Kenchee Ross at W.T. White High School in Dallas, Texas, where he played wide receiver. He earned Iowa Western Honor Roll recognition and was part of a national championship team at the junior college level. Trilla said he chose Idaho State for the strong sense of community and family within the program and added that he joined ISU with the goal of winning. Outside of football, he enjoys thrifting and listens to G Herbo, Lil Durk, and Montana of 300 before games. His favorite NFL player is Dez Bryant, and he can be found on X and Instagram (@_jtm10).
Anthony Flores
WR
Casa Grande, Ariz. | Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico (2025): Appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 53 receptions for 611 yards and nine receiving touchdowns...Added two rushing attempts for five yards and one rushing touchdown...Averaged 55.5 receiving yards per game...Turned in a season-best performance at New Mexico Highlands on 09/06/25, catching seven passes for a season-high 132 yards and a touchdown...Posted two-touchdown receiving performances against Western Oregon on 10/04/25 and Sul Ross State on 10/18/25...Recorded a season-long 42-yard reception against Midwestern State on 11/15/25.
Flores, who goes by Ant, attended Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona, where he played wide receiver and was part of a perfect 14–0 season while totaling 33 receptions for 586 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. He finished his collegiate career at Western New Mexico with 134 receptions for 1,669 yards and 12 touchdowns and earned two Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention selections. Flores played club football with AZ Krush and chose Idaho State for the opportunity to continue his development at the Division I level. Outside of football, he enjoys hiking, paintballing, and listening to music, including Drake, Gunna, Rod Wave, and Loe Shimmy. He lists Cooper Kupp as his favorite NFL player, supports the Dallas Cowboys, and can be found on Instagram (@itzyaboiantho). Athletic talent runs in his family, with Nico Flores competing at Buena Vista University and Oj Quinones playing at Scottsdale Community College.
Yamil Oaxaca
WR
El Paso, Texas | Sul Ross State, UTEP
Sul Ross State (2024): Appeared in 11 games during the 2024 season...Caught 45 passes for 510 yards and seven touchdowns...Returned 19 kickoffs for 446 yards and a touchdown...Finished the season with 956 all-purpose yards and eight total touchdowns...Posted career highs of 11 receptions for 113 yards against Texas A&M-Kingsville on 09/28/24...Recorded a receiving touchdown in four consecutive games...Ranked tied for second in the Lone Star Conference in receiving touchdowns, third in receptions, and fourth in kick return average (23.47)...Earned Fall 2024 Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition.
UTEP (2023): Appeared in six games during the 2023 season.
Oaxaca, who goes by Yamo, is majoring in Business Administration at Idaho State and attended Montwood High School in El Paso, Texas, where he played wide receiver and safety under head coach Ariel Famaligi. He earned Dean's List and Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition and was a two-time all-conference selection at Sul Ross State. Oaxaca also competed with Ace Athletix and said he chose Idaho State for the coaching staff and the city of Pocatello. Outside of football, he enjoys video games and watching movies, listens to praise and worship music before games, supports the San Francisco 49ers, and can be found on Instagram (@fwyamo).
Chedon James
WR
Carson, Calif. | Idaho State, Fresno State, Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word (2025): Appeared in six games during the 2025 season...Recorded 21 receptions for 314 yards and four touchdowns...Averaged 15.0 yards per catch and 52.3 receiving yards per game...Turned in a season-best performance at UTSA on 09/13/25, catching eight passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns...Added two kick returns for 39 yards...Posted a season-long 50-yard reception at Houston Christian on 11/22/25.
Fresno State (2024): Appeared in four games during the 2024 season...Started against Northern Illinois in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on 12/23/24...Recorded two receptions for 41 yards on the year, including catches at then-No. 9 Michigan in the season opener and at UCLA in the regular-season finale on 11/30/24...Posted a season-long 38-yard reception at UCLA...Earned preseason All-Mountain West (Fourth Team) recognition from Phil Steele...Redshirted during the season.
Idaho State (2023): Appeared and started in all 11 games for the Bengals...Led the FCS in total receptions and ranked fourth nationally in receiving yards...Finished the season with 1,045 receiving yards and eight touchdowns...Earned First Team All-Big Sky honors and was named a Walter Payton Award finalist...Recorded a career-long 65-yard reception against Eastern Washington on 10/14/23...Crossed the 1,000-yard mark against Idaho on 11/18/23.
Idaho State (2022): Appeared in 10 of 11 games during the 2022 season...Recorded 28 receptions for 247 yards and one touchdown...Averaged 8.8 yards per catch...Posted a season-long reception of 36 yards.
James, who goes by Che, is majoring in Marketing at Idaho State and attended St. John Bosco High School in California, where he helped lead the program to a national championship in 2019. He totaled 1,074 receiving yards on 64 career receptions with 14 touchdowns at the prep level and averaged 16.8 yards per catch, including 753 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. James chose to return to Idaho State for the people, culture, and opportunity to continue building with the program. Outside of football, he enjoys playing video games and listens to Rod Wave before games. He can be found on Instagram (@chedonjames) and cites family as a major influence in his journey.
Owen Tomich
WR
Long Beach, Calif. | Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College (2025): Appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 57 receptions for 922 yards and 11 touchdowns...Averaged 92.2 receiving yards per game and 16.2 yards per catch...Posted a season-long reception of 80 yards...Finished the season with six receiving touchdowns in conference play and produced five touchdown receptions in road games.
Tomich is majoring in Business Administration at Idaho State with an academic focus in Communications and attended St. John Bosco High School in California, where he was coached by Jason Negro. He competed with Team Hustle and said he chose Idaho State because of the culture and the coaching staff. Outside of football, he enjoys golfing, pickleball, fishing, and skiing, listens to rap and rock music before games, supports the Dallas Cowboys, and can be found on Instagram (@tomich.o). Football runs in his family, as his father competed at Oregon State and went on to play professionally in the CFL.
Eli Aragon
WR
Oxnard, Calif. | Coastal Carolina, Western Illinois, Union, Ventura CC
Coastal Carolina (2025): Appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 10 receptions for 109 yards...Posted season highs of three receptions and 41 receiving yards against Georgia State on 11/08/25...Logged a season-long reception of 40 yards against Marshall on 10/30/25.
Western Illinois (2024): Appeared in 11 games and made 10 starts during the 2024 season...Caught 65 passes for 798 yards and seven touchdowns...Averaged 72.5 receiving yards per game...Earned Phil Steele Big South-OVC Second Team All-Conference honors on offense.
Prior to Western Illinois: Appeared in all 12 games at the junior college level...Recorded 62 receptions for 753 yards and nine touchdowns...Averaged 12.1 yards per catch...Posted a season-high 14 receptions and two touchdowns against Riverside...Added nine receptions for 184 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown reception against Cerritos College.
Aragon is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and attended Oxnard High School in Oxnard, California, where he played wide receiver, cornerback, and served as a return specialist. He competed with Premium Death Row 7-on-7 and said he chose Idaho State for the community, coaching staff, and offensive fit. Outside of football, he enjoys fishing, working out, and playing video games, listens to rap music before games, lists prime Odell Beckham Jr. as his favorite NFL player, and can be found on Instagram (@eli.aragon3).
Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio
WR
Provo, Utah | Nevada Wolf Pack
NEVADA CAREER
Freshman (2025): Redshirted during the 2025 season… Appeared in four games at wide receiver… Did not record a reception.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Timpview High School in Utah, playing for head coach Donny Atuaia, after previously attending Konawaena High School in Hawaii… Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports… Recorded 50 receptions with 10 touchdowns as a senior at Timpview… Posted 85 catches for 1,259 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior… Caught 72 passes for 1,083 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2022… Two-time Hawaii all-state selection… Also competed in track and field.
PERSONAL
Son of Hezekiah Anahu-Ambrosio and Tasha De La Cruz… Older brother Hezekiah is a linebacker at Nevada.
Offensive Line
Zoom Esplin
OL
Encinitas, Calif. | Weber State
Weber State (2024): Played in 11 games on the offensive line during the 2024 season as a redshirt freshman for the Wildcats...Provided depth and versatility along the offensive front throughout the season.
Weber State (2023): Saw action in two games while redshirting after joining the program in the summer.
Esplin is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State with an academic focus in Business and was coached by Coach Sovacool at La Costa Canyon High School, where he played offensive tackle. He originally signed with BYU in February 2022 and was a multi-sport athlete in high school, contributing on both the offensive and defensive lines. Esplin said he appreciates the Idaho State community and fan support. His favorite NFL players are Tyron Smith and Joe Thomas, and he follows the Washington Commanders. Athletic ability runs in his family, as his mother played volleyball at Utah State, his father played basketball at Northwestern, and his younger brother plays hockey for the Spud Kings.
Misiolo Maluia
OL
Las Vegas, Nev. | University of West Georgia, Utah Tech
University of West Georgia (2025): Appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season along the offensive line.
Utah Tech (2024): Played in seven games during the 2024 season as a sophomore...Made two starts along the offensive line, one at center and one at right guard.
Utah Tech (2023): Appeared in nine games during the 2023 season as a true freshman.
Maluia is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, where he helped lead the program to consecutive Nevada state championships and earned all-Southern Nevada second team recognition. He also spent two seasons at Trinity High School in Texas, where he was a two-time Texas 6A first team all-district selection and earned Texas 6A-Division I all-state honorable mention honors. Maluia plays center and guard, is a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, and comes from an athletic family led by parents Alofaletauia and Vala Maluia.
Ryan Karby
OL
Mission Viejo, Calif. | Saddleback College
Karby is majoring in Sports Management and Coaching at Idaho State and attended Mission Viejo High School, where he was coached by Chad Johnson. He earned Dean's List and Scholar-Athlete recognition and arrives in Pocatello following a standout junior college career at Saddleback College. Karby was named a 2025 JUCO All-American, earned 2025 All-State honors, was a 2025 Unanimous First Team All-Conference selection, and was recognized as the 2024 Offensive Lineman of the Year. He said he chose Idaho State for the coaching staff, the culture, and the program's desire to win. Outside of football, he enjoys hanging out with teammates, going to the beach, and snowboarding, and listens to Hunxho before games. Karby cites Jason Kelce, Creed Humphrey, and Trent Williams as favorite NFL players, is a San Francisco 49ers fan, and can be found on Instagram (@ryankarby).
Defensive Front and Linebackers
Sani Tuala
DL
Sydney, Australia | BYU
Tuala is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and attended Parramatta Marist High School in Sydney, Australia. He is coached by the defensive line staff at Idaho State and comes to Pocatello from BYU. Before BYU, Tuala played 9 games for Citrus College, totaling 13 tackles, three sacks and four tackles for loss.
Tuala's parent is Jessica Tuala.
McKay Dougal
DL
Ammon, Idaho | Thunder Ridge High School
Dougal is majoring in Biology at Idaho State and attended Thunder Ridge High School in Ammon, Idaho, where he was coached by Michael Berger and played defensive end and tight end. He earned First Team All-East Idaho Conference honors at defensive end and was an honorable mention selection at tight end. Dougal said he chose Idaho State for the environment, the coaching staff, and the opportunity to stay close to home. Outside of football, he enjoys camping, dirt biking, and spending time with his family, and listens to Three Days Grace and J. Cole before games. He lists Nick Bosa as his favorite NFL player, supports the San Francisco 49ers, and can be found on Instagram (@mckay.dougal). Athletic tradition runs in his family, as his grandfather played baseball and football at Boise State when the school was still Boise Junior College.
Nate Abbott
EDGE
Bakersfield, Calif. | College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo (2025): Appeared in 12 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 24 total tackles, including 12 solo stops and 12 assists...Posted 6.5 sacks for 44 yards, averaging 2.0 tackles per game...Led the conference in sacks...Helped San Mateo to back-to-back JUCO championships...Earned JUCO All-American recognition following the season.
Abbott, who goes by Nate, is majoring in Psychology at Idaho State and attended Golden Valley High School in Bakersfield, California, where he was coached by James Cain and played edge rusher and quarterback. He said he chose Idaho State because of the coaching staff and the culture of the program. Outside of football, he enjoys listening to music and watching movies, listens to Lucki and reggae before games, and lists Haason Reddick and Von Miller as favorite NFL players. He can be found on Instagram (@nate_1_abbott) and added that he is ready to work.
Jaxin Patterson
LB
St. Louis, Mo. | Truman State University
Truman State (2025): Appeared and started in all 12 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 75 total tackles, including 41 solo stops and 34 assists...Added 10.0 tackles for loss totaling 44 yards and 3.0 sacks for 27 yards...Intercepted two passes for 34 return yards, including one returned for a touchdown...Forced one fumble and posted two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups...Turned in a season-high 12 tackles against Indianapolis on 09/27/25...Earned First Team All-GLVC and CSC Academic All-District honors following the season.
Truman State (2023): Redshirted during the 2023 season...Earned Academic All-GLVC recognition.
Patterson, who goes by Jax, is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and attended Hillsboro High School in Missouri, where he was a four-year starter and amassed more than 5,100 career rushing yards. He earned all-state honors as a senior after averaging 8.3 yards per carry and scoring 16 touchdowns while helping Hillsboro to a 10–2 record, and collected all-district and all-conference recognition in all four seasons. Patterson also lettered in baseball and earned academic all-state honors. He said he chose Idaho State because of the coaching staff's knowledge, competitive mindset, and the program's culture. Outside of football, he enjoys gaming, golfing, fishing, and hunting, listens to Adele and Kodak Black before games, lists Troy Polamalu as his favorite NFL player, and can be found on Instagram (@j.6ixx_). He added that faith plays an important role in his life.
Defensive Backs and Versatile Athletes
Tre Parks-Vinson
DB
Fort Worth, Texas | Weber State
Weber State (2025): Appeared in six games during the 2025 season...Recorded nine total tackles, including six solo stops and three assists...Posted a season-high two tackles against Sacramento State on 10/11/25...Finished the season with no sacks or interceptions.
Weber State (2022): Appeared in two games during the 2022 season while redshirting...Recorded one reception for 15 yards in a win over Idaho State...Added two kick returns for 37 yards against Montana, including a long return of 25 yards...Helped Weber State to a 10-win season and an appearance in the second round of the FCS Playoffs.
Parks-Vinson is majoring in University Studies at Idaho State and attended Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was coached by David Beaudin and played wide receiver. He signed with Weber State in December 2021 and transitioned from wide receiver to cornerback prior to the 2023 season. Parks-Vinson earned Dean's List recognition and cited Coach Duff and the program's emphasis on nutrition as key factors in choosing Idaho State. Outside of football, he enjoys playing video games, listens to R&B before games, supports the Buffalo Bills, and can be found on Instagram (@treparksvinson). He describes himself as a game changer and pick artist.
Titan Saxton
DB
Logan, Utah | Utah State, Snow College
Utah State (2025): Appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season...Recorded seven total tackles, including four solo stops and three assists...Posted a season-high three tackles at UNLV on 11/15/25...Finished the season with no sacks or interceptions.
Snow College (2024): Earned NJCAA Second Team All-America honors following the 2024 season...Recorded 47 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks and 7.0 tackles for loss...Added three pass breakups, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery...Returned six punts for 48 yards and one kickoff for 22 yards...Named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles, including 3.0 tackles for loss, against Air Force Prep.
Utah State (2023): Redshirted during the 2023 season to retain a year of eligibility.
Saxton is majoring in Psychology at Idaho State and attended Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah, where he was a two-time Utah Class 4A First Team All-State selection and helped lead the Bobcats to back-to-back state championships. He earned first team all-region honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior and recorded 56 tackles and three interceptions during a perfect 13–0 senior season, followed by 35 tackles and two interceptions as a junior on a 13–1 team. Saxton also lettered in basketball and track, earning all-region honors in basketball, and was a member of the Honor Roll. He chose Idaho State for the people and culture built within the program. Outside of football, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and watching television, listens to 2010s rap before games, supports the Tennessee Titans, and can be found on Instagram (@titansaxton) and X (@tdsaxton5). He added that he is focused on competing for a Big Sky title and making a national championship run.
Khaliq Johnson
DB
Inglewood, Calif. | El Camino College
El Camino College (2025): Appeared in six games during the 2025 season...Recorded 29 total tackles, including 18 solo stops and 11 assists...Averaged 2.6 tackles per game...Added one interception during the season.
Johnson, who goes by KJ, is majoring in Business at Idaho State and attended St. Genevieve High School in California, where he was coached by Jamere Austin. He transitioned to cornerback for the first time during his junior college career and highlighted his defensive production with four interceptions in his first season at the position. Johnson competed with Premium and said he chose Idaho State because he trusts what the coaching staff is building. Outside of football, he enjoys sightseeing, listens to "9" by Dean Blunt before games, supports the New York Giants, and can be found on Instagram (@kjaayy_).
Tyler Lewis
DB
Bakersfield, Calif. | Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College (2025): Appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season...Recorded 45 total tackles, including 32 solo stops and 13 assists...Averaged 4.5 tackles per game...Added four interceptions for 38 return yards and recovered one fumble...Posted five tackles for loss totaling 12 yards...Finished the season ranked among the team leaders in tackles and interceptions.
Lewis is majoring in Business at Idaho State and attended Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California, where he was coached by Bryan Nixon and played outside linebacker, safety, and wide receiver. He earned President's List academic honors and was named first team all-league during his junior college career, while also receiving third team JUCO All-America recognition. Lewis said he chose Idaho State because of the players and staff. Outside of football, he enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and hiking, listens to R&B before games, and lists Brian Dawkins as his favorite NFL player. He comes from an athletic family, with his father having played football, and added that he is excited to continue developing at the Division I level.
Kai Callen
ATH
Pocatello, Idaho | James Madison University
James Madison (2025): Redshirted during the 2025 season to retain a year of eligibility...Enrolled at James Madison University in January 2025 and participated in spring practice with the program.
Callen is majoring in Sport Management and Operations at Idaho State and attended Carrollton High School in Georgia after moving from Idaho for his senior season. A versatile athlete, he earned Georgia 6A Honorable Mention All-Region and All-Conference recognition as a senior and was previously Idaho's top-ranked recruit in the 2025 class before relocating. Callen was a two-time Idaho 5A All-State selection, first team as a junior and second team as a sophomore, and a two-time first team All-Southeast Idaho Conference honoree. He helped Carrollton reach the 2024 GHSA 6A state title game and was part of Highland High School's 2024 Idaho 5A state championship team, as well as the 2021 state runner-up squad. Callen chose Idaho State for the community and coaching staff, enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, listens to "I'm Back" by Raq Baby before games, supports the Las Vegas Raiders, and can be found on Instagram (@kai.callen). He comes from a strong football lineage, with his father Atari Callen having played defensive back at Cal and Idaho State and his stepfather Rudy Griffin having played defensive line at Alabama and now serving as a defensive line coach at UT Martin.
Specialists
Jordan Rucker
P
Sunnyvale, Calif. | Foothill College
Rucker is majoring in Psychology at Idaho State and attended Homestead High School in Sunnyvale, California, where he was coached by Milo Lewis. He arrives in Pocatello as a transfer from Foothill College, where he earned Special Teams MVP honors and recorded a longest in-game punt of 70 yards. Rucker was a three-time Dean's List honoree at Foothill and said football played a central role in his decision to continue his career at Idaho State. Outside of football, he enjoys bowling, golfing, playing pool, and listening to music, and listens to "Sky's the Limit" by The Notorious B.I.G. before games. He lists Marquette King as a favorite NFL player, supports the San Francisco 49ers, and can be found on Instagram (@_jordanrucker).
Billy Hewitt
K
Norton Canes, England | Laney College
Laney College (2024): Earned JUCO All-American recognition following the 2024 season...Established himself as one of the top kickers at the junior college level.
Laney College (2023): Turned in a perfect season as a kicker...Converted 100 percent of his field goal and PAT attempts...Finished the year as the most accurate kicker in program history.
Hewitt, who goes by Bill or Billy, is majoring in Political Science at Idaho State and attended Norton Canes High School in England. He earned his associate degree with highest honors, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Hewitt said he chose Idaho State because of the welcoming coaching staff, facilities, and academic opportunities. Outside of football, he enjoys music, soccer, golf, running, and traveling, listens to punk rock, and supports the Green Bay Packers after becoming a fan during the Aaron Rodgers era. He can be found on Instagram (@9BillyHewitt) and added that he has visited 28 countries, noting that Norton Canes will always be home.
Logan McCreery
K
Galt, Calif. | Oregon State University, American River College
Oregon State (2025): Did not appear in any games during the 2025 season while retaining eligibility.
Oregon State (2024): Did not appear in any games during the 2024 season.
American River College (2023): Appeared in all 12 games during the 2023 season as a freshman...Connected on 8-of-9 field goal attempts with a long of 37 yards...Converted 57-of-60 extra point attempts...Accounted for 81 total points on the season...Posted multiple perfect field goal performances, including 2-for-2 showings against Sierra and San Francisco...Earned all-conference honors.
McCreery is majoring in Public Health at Idaho State and attended Liberty Ranch High School in Galt, California, where he was coached by Warren Schroeder and saw action at quarterback, punter, and kicker. He earned all-league honors and also lettered in basketball, helping Liberty Ranch to a state runner-up finish. McCreery holds two associate degrees in general science and pre-health occupations and said he chose Idaho State because of his connection to Idaho and the immediate sense of home created by the coaching staff. Outside of football, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and flying, listens to Hank Williams Jr., supports the New Orleans Saints, and can be found on Instagram (@loganm.ccreery).
Jeffry Kavanagh
P
Palmdale, Calif. | Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College (2025): Appeared in six games during the 2025 season...Punted 27 times for 1,032 yards, averaging 38.2 yards per punt...Posted a season-long punt of 51 yards...Placed 12 punts inside the 20-yard line...Finished the year with just one touchback and no blocked punts...Earned First Team All-Region recognition as a punter.
Kavanagh, who goes by Jeffrey, is majoring in History at Idaho State and attended Quartz Hill High School in Palmdale, California, where he was coached by Russell Gordon and played safety, punter, and kicker. He said he chose Idaho State because of the coaching staff and the opportunity to compete at the Division I level. Outside of football, he enjoys golfing, listens to 90s alternative rock before games, supports the Los Angeles Rams, and comes from an athletic family, with his mother having played softball at Arizona State University.
