Christian Academy-Louisville’s Jacob Paulson (80) tries to evade a tackle by Danville’s Dmauriae VanCleave in the KHSAA Class 2A high school football state championship in Bowling Green, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. Christian Academy-Louisville won, 24-6. (Bac Totrong/Daily News via AP)
The Courier-Journal will be keeping tabs Wednesday on all of the Louisville-area high school athletes who sign with colleges. Here’s a list of the confirmed signings, followed by a list of athletes who have committed but not yet signed. All are football players unless otherwise noted.
SIGNINGS
Butler offensive lineman Juan Price signed with Pikeville.
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UPIKE FOOTBALL (@UPIKEFOOTBALL) February 01, 2017
Collins defensive lineman Dustin Hinkle signed with Pikeville.
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UPIKE FOOTBALL (@UPIKEFOOTBALL) February 01, 2017
Trinity offensive lineman Cole Spencer signed with WKU after receiving a late offer from Purdue. You can see that referenced in this video:
Every great offense is built up front and we're happy to have a Bluegrass Goon in the trenches! Welcome this… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Coach Mike Sanford (@CoachSanfordWKU) February 01, 2017Christian Academy tight end Jake Paulson has signed with Minnesota.
Our first signee of the day! Welcome to the #Gophers Class of 2017, @jake_paulson80. https://t.co/esuiqsFHBc
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Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) February 01, 2017North Oldham kickers Jakson Wine (Louisville walk-on) and Bryce Webb (Marian) made it official this morning.
Congrats to our four commitments this morning.
Wine - UofL 🏈
Webb - Marian 🏈
Vance - Murray 🏈
Mandoza - Concordia… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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NOHS Athletics (@NOMustangs) February 01, 2017Moore defensive back Russell Vaden was an under-the-radar kid who has signed with Eastern Michigan.
Welcome to Eastern Michigan, Russ Vaden, a defensive back from Louisville, Ky.! #EMUSigningDay #EMUEagles https://t.co/hngnvG8PO3
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EMU Football (@EMUFB) February 01, 2017North Oldham offensive lineman Jacob Vance signed with Murray State.
Welcome to the Race @northplaya74 #Comm17ToTheRace #NSD17 https://t.co/8n7e39ySQ1
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MurrayStateFootball (@racersfootball) February 01, 2017Manual defensive back Bryce Cosby, a first-team All-State selection, signed with Ball State.
Card Nation, please welcome Bryce Cosby to the Ball State family! #TAKEFL1GH7 #TBTM https://t.co/tAyGOf3VWu
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Ball State Football (@BallStateFB) February 01, 2017Ballard offensive lineman D.J. Washington has signed with Purdue. He originally was a Western Kentucky University commit but switched when coach Jeff Brohm left WKU for Purdue.
It’s official, DJ Washington is a Boilermaker! #BoilerUp #LetsPlayFootball #NSD17 @DJWASH01 https://t.co/gfoPaeLNFw
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Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) February 01, 2017Male defensive back Nate Hobbs has signed with Illinois. He originally was committed to Western Kentucky before making a switch to the Big Ten Conference.
.@based_nvte is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the No. 41 CB in the nation according to Scout » snpy.tv/2jCDpra
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Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) February 01, 2017DeSales defensive back James Tobin signed with Austin Peay. Tobin started his career at St. Xavier before transferring to DeSales.
No. 2️⃣ is in! Welcome to Austin Peay defensive back James Tobin!
#Evolution17
#MissionPossible🏈🎩🔴⚪️… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Austin Peay Football (@AustinPeayFB) February 01, 2017St. Xavier quarterback Desmond Ridder has signed with Cincinnati.
Check out what QB Desmond Ridder brings to the #CinCityPride! #BearcatsNSD17 https://t.co/A3sx9gHvau
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Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) February 01, 2017South Oldham offensive lineman Graham Ashkettle has signed with Eastern Kentucky.
Welcome to the EKU Football Family, @gashkettle76! #f17ethecannon https://t.co/6xwt475052
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EKU Football (@EKUFootball) February 01, 2017Manual defensive lineman Sean Cleasant has signed with Eastern Kentucky.
Welcome to the EKU Football Family, @SeanCleasant! #f17ethecannon https://t.co/3fWccUTyEK
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EKU Football (@EKUFootball) February 01, 2017Male wide receiver B.K. Smith has signed with Eastern Kentucky.
Welcome to the EKU Football Family, @bkjr11! #f17ethecannon https://t.co/upP9e3XFRf
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EKU Football (@EKUFootball) February 01, 2017COMMITS
Jaylon Carr, Ballard, Kentucky Wesleyan
Walter Chambers, Ballard, William Penn
Jordan Gunter, Ballard, Centre
Sam Nelson, Ballard, Cumberlands
Odell Smith, Ballard, William Penn
Jonathan Dooley, Central, Kentucky Wesleyan
Michael Lagestee, Christian Academy, Centre
Anteneh Thompson, Christian Academy, Lindsey Wilson
Kyree Hawkins, Fern Creek, Murray State
Eddy Graham, Jeffersontown, Eastern Kentucky (walk-on)
JaCorey Grinstead, Jeffersontown, New Mexico Military Institute
Stephon Mayes, Male, Indiana State
Jaelin Carter, Manual, TBA
Joseph Gressette, Manual, Lindsey Wilson
Andre Teague, Manual, Kentucky Wesleyan
Nate Johnson, North Bullitt, Centre
Zac Collins, St. Xavier, Purdue (walk-on)
Sam McDonogh, St. Xavier, Morehead State
Braidon Washburn, St. Xavier, Lindsey Wilson
Josue Batista, Southern, Lindsey Wilson
Branden Leff, Spencer County, Georgetown
Isaac Martin, Trinity, Louisville (walk-on)
Zach Williams, Trinity, Morehead State
Larry Harper III, Waggener, Georgetown
Tyquan Jackson, Waggener, Lindsey Wilson