COLUMBIA, S.C. – Benedict College head football coach Ron Dickerson Jr., has announced a signing class of 33 players for the 2025 season, which includes 11 transfers and a dozen high school players.
 
The Tigers brought in 11 mid-year transfers, who are already enrolled for the spring 2025 semester and participating in spring practice. In addition to the 12 high school signees, the Tigers already have commitments from 10 preferred walk-ons as well.
 
"We are thrilled with the talent and character that our 2025 signing class brings to Benedict College," Dickerson said. "These young men not only have the skills to compete at a high level, but they also embody the values we hold dear as a program—hard work, discipline, and academic excellence. I'm proud to see the culture we're building on and off the field, and I can't wait to see these players develop as both athletes and individuals. Benedict College football is poised for a bright future, with a strong foundation of recruits and transfers ready to contribute to the team's success both on the field and in the classroom.
 
The football program has made significant strides heading into the 2025 season, with Dickerson leading the way. After starting the 2024 spring semester with just 33 players, the Tigers now boast an impressive 103 players on the roster as of spring 2025.
 
The Tigers brought in two transfer quarterbacks, three defensive linemen, two offensive linemen, three defensive backs and a wide receiver. Defensive lineman Jaden Swiger from West Virginia Wesleyan recorded 52 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks as a sophomore last season. Jaremiah Anglin Jr. was a four-star recruit out of Florida who originally signed with Kentucky and later transferred to Pitt.
 
From the high school ranks, the Tigers signed three defensive backs, two offensive linemen, two defensive linemen, two wide receivers, a quarterback, a tight end and a kicker. One wide receiver, Jordan Murphy, was named the Lake City Reporter Offensive Player of the Year after hauling in 56 receptions and set a pair of school records with 1,317 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. On the defensive side, Keviyon Lamons from Eufaula, Ala., recorded 68 total tackles with 19 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
 
"This marks an exciting moment for the program, as we continue to build on their foundation with a blend of fresh talent and experienced players," Dickerson said.
 
The Tigers open the 2025 season on Aug. 30 against Fayetteville State.
 
MID-YEAR TRANSFERS

Jarrod Elkins	QB	6'5	230	Northeast Oklahoma	Brunswick, Ga.
Arvin "AJ" Hilton	DL	6'3	255	Catawba College	Baltimore, Md.
Isaiah Turner	OL	6'2	285	Tuskegee / Georgia Military	Camden, Ala.
Mark'Quelle Moser	OL	6'4	350	Wingate	Columbia, SC
Emanuel Brown	DB	5'11	175	Georgia Miliary / Northwestern St. LA	Columbia, SC
Jahmal Sam	DB	5'11	190	UT San Antonio / UL Monroe / Midwestern State	New Orleans, La.
Josef Manley	QB	5'10	170	Chowan	Upper Marlboro, Md.
Jacob Stewart	WR	6'3	190	Moorpark College	Brooklyn, NY
Jacoby Wall	DL	6'3	235	Catawba College	Wadesboro, NC
Jaden Swiger	DL	6'2	260	West Virginia Wesleyan	Sidney, Ohio
Jaremiah Anglin Jr.	DB	6'1	185	Kentucky / Pitt	Lake Wales, Fla.

 
HIGH SCHOOL

Steven Franklin	OL	6'4	300	Fleming Island HS	Fleming Island, Fla.
Jerrard Smith Jr.	DB	5'10	170	Norland HS	Miami, Fla.
Keviyon Lamons	DL	6'1	240	Eufaula HS	Eufaula, Ala.
Zane Spires	K	6'2	170	Newberry HS	Newberry, Fla.
Quincy Haywood ll	DB	6'0	180	Spartanburg HS	Spartanburg, SC
Moses Echols	OL	6'4	300	Calvery Day HS	Savannah, Ga.
Glenn Foreman	QB	6'2	180	Riverside HS	Jacksonville, Fla.
Nasan Houston	DL	6'2	240	Cross Creek HS	Augusta, Ga.
Damon Edwards Jr.	WR	6-2	170	Grovetown HS	Grovetown, Ga.
Jordan Murphy	WR	6'1	160	Lafayette HS	Lake City, Fla.
Lefabian Williams III	TE	6'5	240	Chapel Hill HS	Douglasville, Ga.
MiKeal Grissom	DB	5'11	180	Lakeside HS	Evans, Ga.