BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Campbell began the December early signing period by inking 15 future Camels to National Letters of Intent, shaping up one of the FCS' top incoming classes.
Featuring 15 incoming freshmen and one transfer, 11 were rated as three star recruits or higher coming out of high school, as well as one two star prospect, including safety Edric Weldon, who carried a four star ranking by Rivals prior to an injury early in his senior season.
The group includes nine on the defensive side and six offensive players, with five coming to Buies Creek from Florida, four from Virginia, and one each out of Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.
See the full list of signees below, including full roster and bio information.
The NCAA Division I Football early signing period runs December 15-17. The regular signing period also runs from February 2 until April 1.
Full December 2021 early signees
| Taylor Behl |
LB |
6-1 |
235 |
Georgetown, Texas / Louisiana Monroe |
| Logan Clark |
CB |
6-2 |
160 |
Bloomington, Ind. / Paul VI HS (N.J.) |
| Michael Hawkins |
TE |
6-5 |
235 |
Somerset, Ky. / Somerset HS |
| Shannon Henry II |
WR |
6-3 |
205 |
Eureka, Calif. / Life Christian Academy |
| Paul Hutson III |
DT |
6-1 |
295 |
Norfolk, Va. / IMG Academy (Fla.) |
| Chris Jackson |
LB |
6-2 |
215 |
Toledo, Ohio / Central Catholic |
| Chad Mascoe, Jr. |
QB |
6-1 |
210 |
Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola HS |
| Molik Mason |
OL |
6-8 |
320 |
Auburn, Ala. / Auburn HS |
| Davyn Reid |
WR |
5-10 |
170 |
Mooresville, N.C. / Mooresville HS |
| NaQuari Rogers |
S |
6-0 |
205 |
Virginia Beach, Va. / Portsmouth Christian |
| Akim Sledge |
S |
6-1 |
165 |
Colonial Heights, Va. / Life Christian Academy |
| Edric Weldon |
S |
6-5 |
210 |
Miami, Fla. / South Broward HS |
| Desaun Williams |
OL |
6-4 |
315 |
Bethel, N.C. / Life Christian Academy (Va.) |
| Idris Williams |
DB |
6-1 |
180 |
Plant City, Fla. / Lakeland Christian |
| Ky'Mani Williams |
DL |
6-2 |
230 |
Hallandale, Fla. / Miami Central HS |
Taylor Behl | LB | 6-1 | 235 | Georgetown, Texas / Louisiana Monroe
At ULM: Totaled 12 tackles in eight games across two seasons at ULM…Played in three games with five tackles in 2021, making two tackles apiece at Kentucky and Coastal Carolina, while adding a stop against Georgia State…Appeared in five games as a true freshman in 2020 (at Army, at South Alabama, Appalachian State, at Georgia State and Louisiana…Finished the 2020 season with seven tackles (3 solos, 4 assists), earning his first career start in the home finale against the Ragin' Cajuns, producing a season-high six tackles, including a tackle for loss, adding a solo stop vs. Appalachian State…
Prep/Personal: Rated as a three star inside linebacker coming out of high school by 247Sports Composite…Earned multiple first team all-state nods…Also named All-Austin…Tabbed defensive newcomer of the year as a junior after relocating from Washington…A two-time team defensive player of the year for the Eagles…Named to the Texas All-State football game…As a senior, produced 164 tackles, including 15 stops for loss with five sacks, a pick-6, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, two blocked punts and two safeties…Coached by Jason Dean and Charles Griffin…Also lettered in track, basketball and soccer… Full name is Jonathan Taylor Behl…Born September 23, 2000…Son of Robert and Jamie Behl…Has three siblings, Christian, Mara and Lauren…Majoring in business administration…
Logan Clark | CB | 6-2 | 160 | Bloomington, Ind. / Paul VI HS
Prep/Personal: Posted 19 receptions for 381 yards and four touchdowns, adding three interceptions and more than 20 tackles…An all-conference wide receiver For the Eagles…Coached by Denis Scuderi at Paul VI High Haddonfield, N.J. …Also lettered in basketball and track…Full name is Logan William von Clark…Born January 28, 2003…Son of Kevin and Kendra Clark…Has three older siblings, Kevin, Michael and Ellica…Relative of former Wisconsin All-American and NFL running back Montee Ball…Plans a sports management major…
Michael Hawkins | TE | 6-5 | 235 | Somerset, Ky. / Somerset HS
Prep/Personal: Tabbed a three star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports…Ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect in the state of Kentucky by Rivals, and the No. 84 tight end nationally by the 247Sports Composite…Named first team all-state and first team all-district…Tallied 19 catches for 170 yards in 2021…Served as a team captain for the Somerset High Briar Jumpers…Coached by Robbie Lucas…Also lettered in basketball and a freshman and sophomore, as well as track as a junior…Full name is Michael Robert Hawkins…Born October 3, 2003…Son of Todd Hawkins and Amie Peel…Has two siblings, Meghan and Luke…Plans to pursue law school…
Shannon Henry II | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Eureka, Calif. / Life Christian Academy
Prep/Personal: Made 13 catches for 297 yards and two touchdowns as a senior…Coached by Charles Scott…Lettered in basketball all four years of high school, earning first team all-region honors as a junior… Full name is Shannon Antoine Henry II…Born December 7, 2002…Son of Shannon Henry and Katina Gibbs…Has two siblings, Kristina Henry and Jaela Beckett…Relative of former MLB player Delino DeShields, current major leaguer Delino DeShields, Jr., and current WNBA player Diamond DeShields…Father, Shannon, played professional basketball in the USBL, ABA and CBA…
Paul Hutson III | DT | 6-1 | 295 | Norfolk, Va. / IMG Academy
Prep/Personal: A three star defensive tackle, as rated by 247Sports Composite and ESPN…Ranked in the top-50 at his position and top-100 in Florida by ESPN…Ranked No. 1,292 nationally by 247Sports Composite…A former 2020 ESPN Junior 300…Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Maury High School in Norfolk, Va., earning first team all-state and first team all-Tidewater in 2019…A two-time first team all-district and all-region performer, leading Maury High to a 15-0 state championship run as a sophomore team captain, following a 12-2 2018 season with a state semifinal appearance…Totaled 28 tackles for loss with six sacks in 2019…Helped IMG Academy to a 10-0 record and a USA Today and MaxPreps National Championship as a junior, posting 19 tackles for loss with a sack…Added 17 TFLs with three sacks as a senior, helping IMG to a No. 15 national ranking and a 9-1 record…Coached by Pepper Johnson at IMG Academy (2020-21) and Dyrri McCain at Maury High (2018-19)…Full name is Paul B. Hutson III…Born April 1, 2003…Son of Paul, Jr. and Sonali Hutson…Has four siblings, Jesse, Tyler, Jaylinn and Kai…Father played football at Virginia Union…Plans a business major at Campbell…
Chris Jackson | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Toledo, Ohio / Central Catholic
Prep/Personal: Rated as a three star linebacker from 247Sports Composite, standing as the No. 52 recruit in Hawaii and 1,460 nationally...A two-time all-state performer, added first team all-league and first team all-district honors…Also named district defensive player of the year…Posted 93 tackles, including 16 stops for loss and three sacks in 2021…Collected 36 stops as a junior with four TFLs…Tallied 92 tackles with 13 tackles for loss and two sacks in 2019…Helped lead Toledo Central Catholic to three straight league championships (2019-21), as well as a regional title in 2019…Coached by Greg Dempsey with the Fighting Irish…Also lettered in wrestling, earning a sectional championship…Full name is Christopher Ronald Jackson…Born June 11, 2003…Son of Richard and Maria Jackson…Has two siblings, Richard and Mahogany…Brother, Richard, wrestled at Kent State…Plans to major in psychology…
Chad Mascoe, Jr. | QB | 6-1 | 210 | Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola HS
Prep/Personal: Rated as a three star quarterback by Rivals and 247Sports…Also ranked as the No. 142 recruit from Florida, 1,110 overall nationally, and the No. 69 quarterback…Totaled 1,970 passing yards with 25 touchdowns and three interceptions, earning first team all-conference honors…Led the Kowboys to a regional championship and a state runner-up finish in 2021…Coached by Eric Pinellas…Also lettered in track…Full name is Chad Cedric Mascoe…Born September 14, 2003…Son of Chad Sr. and Taneathia Mascoe…Has three siblings, Chassidy, Chanel and Bo…Plans a business major at Campbell…
Molik Mason | OL | 6-8 | 320 | Auburn, Ala. / Auburn HS
Prep/Personal: Rated as a three star lineman by both Rivals and 247Sports…The No. 39 ranked recruit out of Alabama, according to Rivals…Also ranked as No. 106 offensive tackle nationally by 247Sports…Coached by Keith Etheredge at Auburn High…Began his prep career at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Va., earning First Team All-Beach honors on the offensive line and Second Team All-Beach accolades as a defensive lineman with the Stallions as a junior…Full name is Molik Jehlani Mason…Born April 24, 2003…Son of Richard and Fadia Mason…Has three siblings, Naya Medy, Annalisa Portier and Julianna Mason…Plans a kinesiology at Campbell…
Davyn Reid | WR | 5-10 | 170 | Mooresville, N.C. / Mooresville HS
Prep/Personal: An all-conference performer, named return specialist of the year…Totaled 11 touchdowns with 950 receiving yards as a senior…Combined for 875 yards and six TDs during sophomore and junior seasons…A Shrine Bowl participant…Also nominated for the Carolina Bowl…Coached by Thad Wells and Joe Nixon…Also lettered in track & field…Full name is Davyn Houston Reid…Born June 16, 2004…Son of Damian and Samantha Reid…Has a younger brother, Darian…Plans a sports medicine major…
NaQuari Rogers | S | 6-0 | 205 | Virginia Beach, Va. / Portsmouth Christian
Prep/Personal: Ranked as a two star athlete by Rivals…Helped lead the Portsmouth Christian Patriots to a state championship…Coached by Josh Blalock…Full name is NaQuari Shadavus Rogers…Born May 7, 2003…Son of Rashad Rogers and Shawanda Stewart…Has one sibling, Nyala Jones…Plans a kinesiology major at Campbell…
Akim Sledge | S | 6-1 | 165 | Colonial Heights, Va. / Life Christian Academy
Prep/Personal: Rated as a three star recruit by 247Sports Composite…Ranked as the No. 46 player in the state of Virginia, and No. 1,826 overall nationally…Coached by Charles Scott…
Edric Weldon | S | 6-5 | 210 | Miami, Fla. / South Broward HS
Prep/Personal: Carried a rating of four stars (Rivals) prior to an injury as a senior, ranking No. 385 overall in the 247Sports Composite 2022 class rankings and 17th best overall in South Florida...Ranked as a three star product by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN…Rated as the No. 79 recruit from Florida and No. 48 safety by 247Sports Composite (December 2021), also standing at No. 584 overall nationally…Finished his prep career at South Broward High…Coached by Charles McCrea and Junior Rosegreen…Played in six games over his final two high school seasons, recording a pair of interceptions during a shortened junior campaign…Full name is Edric Ja'rell Weldon…Born December 1, 2003…Son of Eddie Weldon and Phyllis Woods…Has an older sister, Destiny…Plans to major in sports medicine…
Desaun Williams | OL | 6-4 | 315 | Bethel, N.C. / Life Christian Academy
Prep/Personal: A three star recruit, as listed by 247Sports Composite, and the No. 38 prospect out of Virginia…A top-1,500 recruit nationally…Also rated as a two star product by Rivals…Coached by Charles Scott at Life Christian in Chester, Va. …Full name is Desaun Jantè Williams…Born August 29, 2002…Son of Derrick Williams and Tameshia Cherry…Has two siblings, Derrick Jr. and Emoni Lane…
Idris Williams | DB | 6-1 | 180 | Plant City, Fla. / Lakeland Christian
Prep/Personal: Ranked as a three star product by 247Sports, as well as the No. 143 prospect in Florida's 2022 class…Also named a two star athlete by Rivals…Helped lead the Vikings to an 11-1 record in 2021, playing safety, running back and returner…Rushed for 624 yards with 10 touchdowns, making 60 tackles with two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball…Also lettered in track…Coached by Danny Williams…Full name is Idris Terriq Williams…Born September 7, 2003…Son of Mark Williams and Katura Jackson…Relative of Jyquis Thomas, who played football at Temple…
Ky'Mani Williams | DL | 6-2 | 230 | Hallandale, Fla. / Miami Central HS
Prep/Personal: Ranked as a three star edge rusher according to 247Sports Composite, and No. 89 nationally at his position…Starred as an edge rusher, as well as at tight end for the Miami Central Rockets…Full name is Ky'Mani Semaj Williams…Born December 11, 2003…Son of Anntwaunette Williams…The oldest of six siblings, Ky'Yanna, Ky'Lah, Ky'Lea, Ky'Heem, and Ky'Ree…Relative of UFC/Bellator MMA fighter Anthony Johnson…Plans a business major at Campbell…
