Marshall Announces 36 Signees In Class of 2024 - Marshall University Athletics
Marshall Football unveiled its Class of 2024 on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day festivities. The class features 36 new student-athletes for Marsh...
Biographical information for high school signees
Name: Aidan Steinfeldt
Position: TE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 250
Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana
High School: Bloomington North
Steinfeldt is a three-star prospect who was named as Indiana's Mr. Football at the Tight End spot and to the 2023 Indiana Football Coaches Top 50 All-State Team following a successful career in which he exits as Bloomington North's all-time leader in receptions (145), yards (1,726) and touchdowns (24). This season, Aidan caught 44 passes for 586 yards and seven scores. He chose Marshall over offers from West Virginia, Indiana, Minnesota, Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan.
Name: Andrew Hancock
Position: OL
Height: 6-5
Weight: 300
Hometown: Youngsville, North Carolina
High School: Myrtle Beach Collegiate (S.C.)
The three-star prospect committed to Marshall on Sept. 25 after seeing the Herd's win over Virginia Tech. Hancock originally played for the North Wake Saints in the North Carolina Private League, then transitioned to Myrtle Beach Collegiate to finish his prep career. Hancock chose Marshall over offers from Coastal Carolina and Elon.
Name: Cameron Chmura
Position: DL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
Hometown: Wexford, Pennsylvania
High School: North Allegheny
The talented big man from North Allegheny comes to Marshall after helping lead his team to a 6A State Runner-Up finish and consecutive WPIAL Championships. Chmura was named First Team All-Conference and was also a nominee for the Bill Fralic Award, which is given to the WPIAL's best interior lineman. Chmura chose Marshall over offers from Ohio, Kent State and UMass.
Name: Chason Clark
Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Hometown: Starke, Florida
High School: Bradford
Clark is a three-star prospect out of Florida who finished the 2023 season at Bradford with 134 tackles and 20 tackles for loss while leading the Tornadoes to a 14-1 record and a runner-up finish in Florida's 2S State Championship. Clark chose Marshall over offers from Georgia Southern, Army, Navy, Ohio, Toledo, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. He also had interest from Florida, Florida State, Louisville, UCF, USF and Wake Forest.
Name: Chris Stokes
Position: DL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 305
Hometown: Dallas, Georgia
High School: East Paulding
The bruising defensive lineman out of East Paulding committed to Marshall in the summer after a June visit. Stokes was named an All-Region player by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered a Power Five talent by recruiting services in the Atlanta area. Stokes chose Marshall over offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, East Carolina, UAB, Western Kentucky and Western Carolina.
Name: Corey Myrick
Position: DB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 185
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Cincinnati Colerain
Myrick is a three-star prospect from Cincinnati who chose the Thundering Herd over 17 other FBS offers. The talented athlete is a three-sport standout at Colerain who brings twitch and playmaking ability to the Herd's defensive backfield. Myrick also has experience at both cornerback and free safety, giving him a versatility that adds well for the Herd. Corey chose Marshall over offers from West Virginia, Colorado State, James Madison, Ohio, Toledo, Miami (Ohio), Charlotte and several others.
Name: Guylijah Theodule
Position: CB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 165
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
High School: Miami Northwestern
A three-star prospect out of tradition-rich Miami Northwestern, Theodule brings a tremendous upside to the Herd defensive backfield, as well as a wealth of speed to the position, boasting of a 10.69 in the 100-meter dash. Theodule had 26 offers coming out of the program and chose Marshall over programs such as West Virginia, Penn State, Syracuse, Maryland, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Illinois, Vanderbilt, James Madison, Liberty and others.
Name: JacQai Long
Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Hometown: Hurricane, West Virginia
High School: Hurricane
A three-star prospect out of Hurricane, Long is a dual-threat talent at the quarterback spot who completed 120 of 184 passes for 1,833 yards and 19 touchdowns with just two interceptions while also rushing for 393 yards and another seven touchdowns on 60 carries in 2023. Long chose to stay home at Marshall over offers from App State, Arkansas State, East Carolina, Memphis, Miami (Ohio) and Toledo.
Name: Kam Kynard
Position: DB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Hometown: Bessemer, Ala.
High School: Hueytown
Kynard is a three-star prospect who was ranked the No. 67 prospect in the state of Alabama for the Class of 2024. Lengthy prospect who saw extensive action at both safety and cornerback for Hueytown. Was named to Alabama's Class 6A Region 4 All-Region Team. Led the Golden Gophers to an 8-4 record and a Second Round appearance in the playoffs. Chose Marshall over offers from Appalachian State, Southern Miss and Middle Tennessee, among others.
Name: MaLik Caswell
Position: DB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Hometown: Midway, Georgia
High School: Stockbridge
A three-star prospect, Caswell led Stockbridge to a 12-3 record, which included a perfect 7-0 in the region and a Top-25 ranking overall in the state of Georgia. Caswell finished the season with an interception and three pass breakups in the Class 4A State Championship against Perry. Caswell chose Marshall over offers from Western Carolina, UT-Martin and Albany State.
Name: Marcel Williams
Position: WR
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
High School: Blanche Ely
A three-star prospect at the wide receiver spot, Williams led Blanche Ely to a 9-3 record in the 2023 season. In nine games played, Williams caught 47 passes for 819 yards and seven touchdowns while also boasting of five games in which he finished with 100 yards or more. His best effort was a 10-catch, 167-yard outing against Coconut Creek. Williams chose Marshall over offers from Maryland, Western Kentucky and Akron.
Name: Michael Lunsford
Position: DL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 270
Hometown: Milton, West Virginia
High School: Cabell Midland
The three-star prospect from nearby Cabell Midland has been a standout for the Knights and former Marshall offensive lineman Luke Salmons during his prep career. Lunsford is a two-time Class AAA All-State First Team selection as a defensive lineman and brings size, toughness and a nasty streak to the Thundering Herd defensive line room. Lunsford chose Marshall over offers from App State, Toledo, Jacksonville State and Eastern Kentucky. He also had interest from N.C. State, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati and South Carolina.
Name: Moses Gray, Jr.
Position: RB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Hometown: Waggaman, Louisiana
High School: St. Augustine
A big-bodied running back out of the New Orleans area, Gray committed to Marshall after being offered in June 2023. Gray had an offer from Mississippi Valley State while receiving interest from Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Troy.
